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| Reference #: | 4578 |
| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, Ontario |
| Date Posted: | Jul 24, 2015 |
| Education: | University Degree |
Job Description
With annual research funding exceeding $220 million, and an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience. We offer competitive salaries, exceptional benefits, including educational support for professional growth, and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology is a diverse city-wide clinical academic department at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. The department encompasses the University and the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) Victoria Campus.
The Manager, Administration and Finance provides strategic leadership and stewardship to the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. As a member of the management team, the Manager assists in establishing the vision for, and directs the finance and administrative functions of the Department.
With the Departmental Chair/Chief, the Manager is responsible and accountable for the development of the Departmental Strategic Plan and leads the implementation to ensure successful alignment and progress.
The Manager, Administration and Finance ensures that appropriate financial and administrative procedures and practices are in place, in accordance with University and Hospital polices, to meet the multiple missions of medical education program delivery, research and scholarly work, and provision of medical services by full-time clinical academic faculty and community-based faculty of the Department. The Manager ensures continuity of administrative operations throughout changes in clinical academic leadership in a complex and interwoven institutional environment.
Education:
- Honours University Degree in Business, Administration, Healthcare (or related field)
- Master's Degree, enrolled or completed CIM, Accounting and/or HR designation/certificate preferred
Experience:
- 7 years' senior management experience (HR, financial, administrative, operational)
- 7 years' supervisory experience (leading teams and leadership)
- Experience in strategic planning, implementation and operationalization
- Experience in a unionized or public sector environment preferred
- Experience in a clinical academic environment preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated skills working with collective agreements, employment standards and the ability to advise on policies and procedures as they relate to different employee groups
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop a shared vision to lead and coach employees to excellence
- Demonstrated advanced judgment, analytical and problem solving skills with a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and opportunities
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners and external agencies
- Critical thinking and discernment to assess and scope areas for improvement and an ability to offer creative solutions
- Proven ability to take initiative and in depth knowledge of how to champion a project from conception through implementation and evaluation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization
- Ability to establish effective methods for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity
- Ability to understand customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service directly and indirectly to satisfy expectations
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving ability with a solid understanding of key financial principles and the ability to effectively develop sound financial plans
- Proven self-driven, independent thinker who is highly motivated and possesses an intrinsic passion for quality
- Advanced planning and organizational skills with a proven ability to build and manage a financial and business plan
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to handle diverse situations, multiple projects, and rapidly changing priorities
- Advance computer skills in Microsoft Office
- Experience in PeopleSoft applications (Finance and HR), Novell GroupWise, web-based applications is preferred
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 4578, by midnight on August 9th, 2015.
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology is a diverse city-wide clinical academic department at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. The department encompasses the University and the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) Victoria Campus.
The Manager, Administration and Finance provides strategic leadership and stewardship to the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. As a member of the management team, the Manager assists in establishing the vision for, and directs the finance and administrative functions of the Department.
With the Departmental Chair/Chief, the Manager is responsible and accountable for the development of the Departmental Strategic Plan and leads the implementation to ensure successful alignment and progress.
The Manager, Administration and Finance ensures that appropriate financial and administrative procedures and practices are in place, in accordance with University and Hospital polices, to meet the multiple missions of medical education program delivery, research and scholarly work, and provision of medical services by full-time clinical academic faculty and community-based faculty of the Department. The Manager ensures continuity of administrative operations throughout changes in clinical academic leadership in a complex and interwoven institutional environment.
Education:
- Honours University Degree in Business, Administration, Healthcare (or related field)
- Master's Degree, enrolled or completed CIM, Accounting and/or HR designation/certificate preferred
Experience:
- 7 years' senior management experience (HR, financial, administrative, operational)
- 7 years' supervisory experience (leading teams and leadership)
- Experience in strategic planning, implementation and operationalization
- Experience in a unionized or public sector environment preferred
- Experience in a clinical academic environment preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated skills working with collective agreements, employment standards and the ability to advise on policies and procedures as they relate to different employee groups
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop a shared vision to lead and coach employees to excellence
- Demonstrated advanced judgment, analytical and problem solving skills with a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and opportunities
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners and external agencies
- Critical thinking and discernment to assess and scope areas for improvement and an ability to offer creative solutions
- Proven ability to take initiative and in depth knowledge of how to champion a project from conception through implementation and evaluation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization
- Ability to establish effective methods for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity
- Ability to understand customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service directly and indirectly to satisfy expectations
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving ability with a solid understanding of key financial principles and the ability to effectively develop sound financial plans
- Proven self-driven, independent thinker who is highly motivated and possesses an intrinsic passion for quality
- Advanced planning and organizational skills with a proven ability to build and manage a financial and business plan
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to handle diverse situations, multiple projects, and rapidly changing priorities
- Advance computer skills in Microsoft Office
- Experience in PeopleSoft applications (Finance and HR), Novell GroupWise, web-based applications is preferred
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 4578, by midnight on August 9th, 2015.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources Administration at hrhelp@uwo.ca
