Manager, Admin & Operations

at  Dalhousie University

JOB SUMMARY

The Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) works in partnership with academic units, faculty members, and graduate students to enhance the practice and scholarship of learning and teaching at Dalhousie. Reporting to the Director, CLT, the Manager of Administration & Operations will provide research and project management support as well as manage CLT budget and office personnel, and support the work of the CLT Leadership Team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, with approximately five years’ related work experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Research experience and experience with budget management and program evaluation.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and strategically as well as strong supervisory and management skills.

• Provide project management oversight for CLT projects, committees and working groups. This includes completing research and information gathering; delegating and overseeing administrative support tasks; and acting as a resource for the CLT leadership team and other members of CLT.
• Coordinate CLT’s ongoing program evaluation including determining, in consultation, appropriate evaluation strategies and performance indicators to determine programming effectiveness. Prepare and analyze surveys. Undertake focus groups or interviews.
• Provide high-level support for office, budget, and human resources processes. Manage budget forecasting and oversight, and advise on budgetary matters.
• Generate ideas and concepts and write statements to communicate CLT’s core values and attributes.
• Provide executive support to the CLT Leadership Team. This includes acting as a liaison between the CLT office and internal and external stakeholders, and managing calendars and meeting requests, delegating as necessary to other administrative personnel.