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 Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University has a long tradition of excellence, beginning with the founding of the medical school in 1881 and dental school in 1964. Schulich's reputation has been built by dedicated teachers, breakthrough discoveries, commitment to social responsibility and strong strategic partnerships. The mission of the Medical Imaging department is to provide and lead excellence in medical imaging for our patients with an Academic and Clinical focus of an Academic Health Sciences Center and Network.
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The Manager, Administration & Finance provides strategic leadership and stewardship to the department of Medical Imaging. As a member of the management team, the Manager, Administration & Finance assists in establishing the vision for, and directs the financial and administrative functions of the Department.
The incumbent will ensure 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 incumbent also ensures continuity of administrative operations throughout changes in clinical academic leadership in a complex and interwoven institutional environment.
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Qualifications |
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Education:
- Honours University Degree in Business, Administration, or Healthcare or related field
- Master's Degree, or enrolled in or completed CIM preferred
- Accounting and/or Human Resources designation preferred
Experience:
- 5 years' senior management experience with human resources, financial, administrative and operational responsibilities
- 5 years' supervisory experience
- Experience in strategic planning, implementation and operationalization
- Experience in a unionized public sector environment preferred
- Experience in a clinical academic environment preferred
Skills & Expertise:
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures, Employment Standards Act (ESA), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Collective Agreements at Western, and PeopleSoft
- Staff management experience with an ability to develop and foster a strong team
- Ability to work effectively and contribute as a member of senior management
- Demonstrated analytical ability with a working knowledge of accounting principles
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office; knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred
- Must be flexible and able to adapt to shifting priorities and competing demands on your time
- Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with other departments and key business partners
- Problem solving skills with a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and opportunities
- Strong record of teamwork with the motivation and ability to work independently and with little supervision
- Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with colleagues, students and senior management
- Solid oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on policy and process proposals to service recipients
- Ability to provide solutions by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
- Effective delegation and workload planning techniques
- Coaching and the ability to motivate and engage others
- Conflict management and negotiation skills
- Excellent presentation skills (both creating and performing presentations)
Interested applicants are asked to visit www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 4289 by midnight on September 26th, 2014.
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Equal Employment Opportunity |
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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 |
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