QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will possess post-secondary education, with at least five (5) years of experience related to leadership and delivery of administrative services. Experience in post-secondary education administration is considered an asset.

PURPOSE

Responsible and accountable to the Director, Faculty of Human and Health Sciences (FHHS) Administration, and working closely with the Dean of FHHS, FHHS Program Chairs, the Manager, FHHS Administration Services - Prince George, FHHS Administrative Coordinators, and across University of Northern British Colombia (UNBC) student service portfolios, the Manager, FHHS Administration Services - Regional provides management support and operational leadership to FHHS administrative staff, with a focus on supporting regional academic operations with primacy towards the FHHS. The Manager, FHHS Administration Services – Regional, ensures that administrative functions and processes are efficient and effective in fulfilling the mandate of FHHS programs while facilitating communication and planning that is proactive and strategic in nature. The Manager, FHHS Administration Services - Regional provides support for the operationalization of the goals, values, and strategies of regional academic programming, and ensures alignment with the goals, values, and strategies of the FHHS and broader UNBC strategic plans.
The Faculty of Human and Health Sciences is in a time of exciting transition, with a new Dean, the recent introduction of the Director, FHHS Administration role, and an ongoing organizational framework development process. The successful candidate will be part of the core FHHS administrative team, working in a collaborative, team-based environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in leading administrative services teams, building for continuous improvement, and contributing to academic program growth in Northern British Colombia with an emphasis on leading a dynamic and engaged administrative team.
With a focus on supporting UNBC’s regional campuses, preference will be given to candidates who live in, or are willing to relocate to, Terrace, Fort St. John, or Quesnel, B.C. Candidates living in or willing to relocate to Prince George will also be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing day-to-day management support and operational leadership to FHHS administrative staff across all UNBC campuses, including both direct reports and the broader FHHS administrative team;
• Leading change through a data-driven approach to the delivery of administrative services to support the success of regional programs in the School of Education, the School of Social Work, and the School of Nursing, and to support the development of new academic programming at regional campuses;
• Within the FHHS administrative framework, providing leadership and oversight for administrative staff and processes to ensure operational effectiveness and alignment with broader UNBC processes and policies;
• Supporting continuous quality improvement for internal and external processes, development of documentation and process maps, and implementation of effective program-level procedures, ensuring alignment with and support of university-wide policies, procedures, and direction;
• Facilitating a positive and productive, team-based workplace, introducing new ideas, process and system improvement, financial planning, change management, and relationship building with internal and external stakeholders;
• Supporting collective efforts focused on deepening regional connections and growing academic and non-academic opportunities across Northern British Columbia, for FHHS and for UNBC as a whole; and
• Liaising regularly with northern College partners, Indigenous communities, and other external partners to ensure effective administration of regional programs.
  Regular travel to campuses across Northern B.C. is an expected function of this position.