Manager, Dean's Office

TL;DR

Manager, Dean's Office (Administration): Managing the daily operations of the Faculty of Management’s administrative office with an accent on budget management, HR processes, and executive support. Focus on optimizing faculty onboarding, overseeing governance operations, and leading high-profile faculty events.

Location: Onsite at hirify.global Okanagan Campus - Kelowna, BC, Canada

Salary: $5,791.00 - $8,323.42 CAD Monthly

Company

hirify.global is a world-leading research university committed to excellence in research, innovation, and learning.

What you will do

• Oversee administrative and HR processes, including faculty recruitment, onboarding, and tenure-stream peer reviews.
• Provide strategic oversight of the Faculty’s operating budget, conducting variance analysis and ensuring fiscal accountability.
• Manage and coordinate the work of administrative and support staff, including performance evaluations and workload distribution.
• Plan and execute high-profile Faculty events, such as academic retreats, Open Houses, and conferences.
• Manage governance operations, committee nominations, and the tracking of faculty service contributions.
• Lead procurement and budget management for space renovation and infrastructure projects within the Faculty.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Kelowna, BC, Canada.
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing awareness and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice to have

• Experience in financial planning and budgetary control within the University sector.
• Demonstrated managerial experience in building and leading a team.
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret data to provide strategic recommendations.
• Ability to identify and effectively resolve conflicts in a professional environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on employment equity and fairness.
• Professional growth within a prestigious academic institution.
• Fixed-term leave replacement opportunity providing high-level executive exposure.