Job Opportunities in Canada
October 11, 2024
University of Victoria
Victoria
FULL TIME
Administrative Officer
Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> Faculty of Education -> Indigenous Education
Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)
Posting Close Date
18 October 2024
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
FTE
1.0
Salary Grade
$75,755.00 - $98,528.00
Additional Posting Information
Please note that while the university encourages and accepts external applications, a strong pool of internal candidates has been identified for this opportunity.
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
Classification
SG11
Start Date
11/1/2024
End Date
4/30/2026
Employee Group:
PEA - Term
# of Hires Needed
1
Category
Administrative and Support Services
About this Opportunity
The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.
The Department of Indigenous Education (IED) is an academic department in the Faculty of Education and offers leading-edge programs on and off campus in partnership and guidance from Indigenous community leaders in the field of Education and Indigenous Language Revitalization. IED is committed to making our learning and teaching environment more welcoming to Indigenous peoples, to meet the needs of Indigenous communities and to educate both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in Indigenous ways of knowing and being through exemplary teaching, research and service contributions.
*This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*
The salary range for this position is:
The Department of Indigenous Education (IED) is an academic department in the Faculty of Education and offers leading-edge programs on and off campus in partnership and guidance from Indigenous community leaders in the field of Education and Indigenous Language Revitalization. IED is committed to making our learning and teaching environment more welcoming to Indigenous peoples, to meet the needs of Indigenous communities and to educate both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in Indigenous ways of knowing and being through exemplary teaching, research and service contributions.
*This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*
The salary range for this position is:
- Recruitment range: $75,755- $83,525 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
- Performance range: starting salary to max of $98,528 is available through annual performance increases.
Job Summary
Mandate:
An Administrative Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the faculty and/or department functions efficiently and effectively by managing administrative processes and procedures, supervising staff and coordinating with other departments and colleagues as needed.
Objectives:
An Administrative Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the faculty and/or department functions efficiently and effectively by managing administrative processes and procedures, supervising staff and coordinating with other departments and colleagues as needed.
Objectives:
- Improve current processes and optimize procedures to ensure the School or Department operates smoothly and effectively.
- Oversee office operations and planning, financial management and assistance to the School Director or Department Chair.
- Support the School or Department leadership to meet long-term planning and academic goals.
- Supervise administrative staff including recruiting, performance development, coaching and workload management.
Job Requirements
This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree plus three years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and tailor communication style for different audiences and situations.
- Demonstrated experience leading and motivating a team of professionals.
- Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to collaborative approaches and decision-making in a team environment.
- Demonstrated experience creating technical materials such as budget analysis, proposals and presentations.
- Ability to gather, synthesize, evaluate, and interpret information from a variety of sources.
- Ability to learn, navigate and transfer skills relating to data management software (i.e. Banner, FAST, Cascade or equivalents)”.
- Experience working with various social media platforms and how each network can be optimally applied in different scenarios.
- Experience in maintaining confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
- Demonstrated proactive judgement and initiative to manage day-to-day operations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to apply project management best practices to achieve project goals on time.
- Demonstrated experience providing leadership and supervision to staff in a unionized and diverse environment is an asset.
Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Equity and Diversity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.
Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
What UVic Offers: To learn more click here.
Equity and Diversity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.
Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
What UVic Offers: To learn more click here.
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