Manager, Finance and Administration, Office of the Dean of Engineering

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Finance and Administration

DEPARTMENT: Faculty of Engineering

SALARY RANGE: $104,847.00 - $119,145.00

The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit.

WHO WE ARE:  
The University of Windsor (the University or UWindsor) is a globally relevant, regionally focused University that welcomes over 16,000 students in a range of comprehensive and research-intensive graduate and undergraduate programs. The University consists of eight academic faculties, which include Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Human Kinetics; Education; Law; Engineering; Nursing; and Business. The UWindsor campus is home to a medical program offered by Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The University employs a passionate and dedicated faculty and staff, numbering approximately 2,500, of whom approximately 600 are tenured or tenure-track faculty.

The University’s unique position on an international border between Canada and the United States has contributed to its identity as a diverse university community providing rich cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for faculty and students. The University is a key player in a wide range of distinctive industrial, entrepreneurial, and cultural activities throughout the City of Windsor and Essex County, and in an evolving network of international academic and industrial partnerships, particularly with leading American universities in Michigan.

Why Join the University of Windsor?
We are committed to creating an exceptional employee experience grounded in well-being, professional growth, and work–life balance. As a valued member of our community, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
• Health & Dental Benefits: Extensive coverage to support preventative care and ongoing health needs.
• Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Coverage: Travel with confidence knowing you are protected beyond Ontario.
• Pension Plan: Participation in a pension plan that supports long-term financial security and retirement planning.
• Tuition Remission: Reduced-cost tuition to help you pursue further education and professional development (for yourself and dependents up to age 26)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, family matters, financial planning, and overall well-being.
• Toldo Lancer Centre Membership: Complimentary access to state-of-the-art fitness and recreation facilities on campus.
• Employee Discounts: Exclusive savings across a variety of vendor and community programs.

Join an institution that values people, purpose, and lifelong learning — and build a career where you can thrive.

• Provides support in managing and overseeing all aspects of financial administration including research grants, operating and trust accounts. Provides status reports on financial health of the AAU on a semesterly basis.
• Works with the Dean and/or delegate on budgeting, forecasting, controls, and reporting. 
• Serves as a key partner in the achievement of the AAU’s short and long-term strategic financial goals and objectives and ensures the AAU’s policies, processes and operating procedures are compliant with institutional policies. 
• Develops financial predictions for strategic projects regarding changes to existing programs, launching of new programs, and changes to space usage.
• Liaises with Human Resources, Academic Labour Relations, Provost’s Office, and Departmental Units, as appropriate, regarding all faculty personnel issues, including hiring, performance evaluation, grievances, sick leaves, workers’ compensation, terminations, retirements, resignations, and files.
• Manages absence reporting and secures temporary replacement personnel during sick and or vacation leaves ensuring compliance with institutional policies.
• Serves as the key contact person for all human resource staff issues including union matters, hiring, and discipline.
• Supports the dean and/or delegate with strategic direction of accreditation and IQAP reviews including ensuring accuracy of collecting and producing statistical data not limited to student enrolments, program delivery, AAU history, equipment and building inventory, demographics, staffing resources, surveys, etc.
• Participating in University lead initiatives including but not limited to volunteering at Convocation, recruitment events, etc.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Manager, Finance and Administration, leads and manages the ongoing operations of all financial and administrative activities within the Academic and Ancillary Unit (AAU). This position is responsible for the comprehensive overview of staffing, financial planning and budget development, operational planning, developing, and implementing administrative policies and procedures, maintaining financial records, and serving as a close liaison with other University units. This position is also responsible for the management of the clerical and IT staff within the AAU.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent post-secondary education as determined by the department
• Minimum 5 years’ experience related to financial management, budgeting and administration
• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading people and managing teams within a unionized environment 
• Ability to demonstrate skills in internal control environments and financial accounting or a professional designation in accounting (CPA or active progression of a CPA) *
• Experience in strategic planning, implementation, and operationalization
• Ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, reasoning, and negotiating skills
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• High level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Office 365 and ability to learn new software and systems
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; and exercise initiative, independent judgment, diplomacy and discretion
• Understanding the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and Decolonization and the ability to work respectively with a diverse student, staff, faculty, alumni and donor populations.

*All candidates will be required to complete an assessment measuring knowledge of internal control environments and financial accounting unless a CPA designation is in progress or achieved.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Extensive knowledge of the academic and administrative structure and procedures of the University of Windsor
• Experience with Senate Bylaws and collective agreements
• Knowledge of FIPPA regulations

Since 1963, the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study, to learn, to teach, and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic, inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise.

In pursuit of the University's commitment to employment equity, members from the designated groups including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.

If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Talent & Workforce Team ([email protected]). Should you require further information on accommodation, please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights, Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the University of Windsor, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Applications submitted through employment agencies will not be considered.