{"id":5835,"date":"2024-06-25T10:35:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T14:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/secretariat\/?page_id=5835"},"modified":"2025-08-28T12:09:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:09:02","slug":"position-description-vice-president-finance-and-administration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/secretariat\/position-description-vice-president-finance-and-administration\/","title":{"rendered":"Position Description- Vice-President (Finance and Administration)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Position Description- Vice-President (Finance and Administration)\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<h2 id=\"position-overview\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61112214 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61112214 BCX0\">Position Overview&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW61112214 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:260}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"general-oversight\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">General Oversight<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:260}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor, the Vice-President (Finance and Administration) (VPFA) is the chief financial and administrative officer of Carleton, providing leadership, oversight, and stewardship for the activities of its core support services.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:3,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Working within a collegial governance model, the VPFA works closely with the President, senior team, and Board of Governors and plays <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a lead role in the provision of administrative operations in support of Carleton\u2019s academic operations and priorities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:3,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Vice-President is responsible for a total full-time staff complement of over 360 employees and operating and ancillary budgets of more than $100 million. Leading an accomplished group of professionals, the VPFA will ensure the effective and efficient administration of the portfolio\u2019s units and ensure excellence in:&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:3,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">financial services<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">pension fund management<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">human resources<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">facilities management and planning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">information technology<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">as well as safety and risk management.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"university-colleagues-and-leadership-team\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:260}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">University Colleagues and Leadership Team<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:260}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The VPFA is a key member of the University\u2019s executive team, and is one of four Vice-President positions at Carleton University, the others being:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:260}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Provost and Vice-President (Academic): the University\u2019s chief academic officer and chief budget office, responsible for academic and strategic planning, academic labour relations, resource allocation and enhancing an environment of academic excellence and innovation for students, faculty and staff.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vice-President (Research and International): responsible for overall research development, promotion, and administration, including securing external funding as well as the University\u2019s international programs and partnerships.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vice-President (Students and Enrolment): responsible for student services including support services and contributions to students\u2019 academic success, overall financial responsibility for all revenue generating ancillary operations, as well as development and implementation of enrolment management and oversight of the Office of the Registrar.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-vpfas-direct-reports\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The VPFA\u2019s Direct Reports<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:260}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The following positions report directly to the Vice-President (Finance and Administration):<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:3,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:260}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Associate Vice-President (Financial Services)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Associate Vice-President (Facilities Management and Planning)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Associate Vice-President (Information Technology Services) &amp; Chief Information Officer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Executive Director (Office of Risk Management)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Executive Director (Pension Fund Management)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Executive Director (Campus Safety Services)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director (Quality Initiatives)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assistant Director (Strategic Initiatives and Communications)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Executive Assistant<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"duties-and-responsibilities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Duties and Responsibilities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:260}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Vice-President will provide strategic and innovative thinking and leadership in the following areas:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:260}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vision and Strategy <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/finance-admin\/finance-and-administration-strategy\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/carleton.ca\/finance-admin\/finance-and-administration-strategy\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Providing leadership and vision for the University\u2019s financial and administrative operations, while ensuring consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness aligned with the academic mission, strategic objectives, and reputational management requirements.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Developing multiyear business plans and overseeing the investment portfolio.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Continuing to develop and maintain infrastructure that will support excellence in administration, teaching, learning, and research by setting priorities in all areas of the portfolio.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Promoting the University\u2019s academic, strategic, and financial priorities to a variety of internal and external communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finance and Operations&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prioritizing financial sustainability ensuring regular and detailed reporting to the Board as well as the Ministry of Colleges and Universities on Carleton\u2019s multi-year budget and cash flow projection, explanation and analysis of financial metric results and recovery plan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Working effectively with the senior academic leaders of Carleton to ensure that all administrative areas are aligned with the academic goals of the University.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ensuring financial and administrative sustainability and accountability across the University.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Identifying best business practices, and leading the review, resourcing, and implementation of the University\u2019s core business processes, services, and information systems in consultation with key internal stakeholders<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Overseeing internal and external audit functions and ensuring the University\u2019s compliance with relevant legislation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:3,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Executive-Level Leadership <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/president\/strategic-integrated-plan-sip\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/carleton.ca\/president\/strategic-integrated-plan-sip\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:3,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">As a key member of the President\u2019s Executive Team, helping to fulfil the University\u2019s strategic goals and objectives, including those of the Strategic Integrated Plan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Providing guidance on the University\u2019s operational direction, methods, and future processes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reporting to and liaising with the President, executive and senior leadership teams, various internal committees, the Board of Governors and its relevant committees, and various levels of government on policy issues and matters of key importance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Representing and advocating for the University\u2019s interests among relevant external bodies, including all levels of government, the corporate and professional sector, community leaders, and financial institutions as required. Specifically, these include <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">municipal and provincial governments and ministries, the Council of Ontario Universities, the Council of Senior Administrative Officers, the Canadian Association of University Business Officers, and ad hoc provincial, national, and international committees which are established from time to time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">People, Culture and Safety<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:3,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Modelling collaborative and collegial management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Inspiring teamwork, innovation, a culture of service excellence (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/service-excellence\/service-excellence-standards\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/carleton.ca\/service-excellence\/service-excellence-standards\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and measured risk taking within the portfolio and the University.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Providing leadership, performance management, workforce planning, and talent strategies to ensure a high level of productivity, service excellence, innovation, and staff morale.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Overseeing the administration of non-academic human resources and organizational development initiatives in a complex unionized environment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Overseeing leadership and employee development and succession planning, recruitment and retention, non-academic\/staff labour relations, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Overseeing the safety and security of the University\u2019s campus and community, as well as the promotion and maintenance of a respectful work and learning environment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"qualifications-and-selection-criteria\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">QUALIFICATIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:260}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the Search Committee recognizes that no one candidate is likely to meet all the following qualifications in equal measure, they will be used in the assessment of candidates for the position:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:260}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Demonstratable Leadership Experiences and Achievements<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:3,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outstanding management expertise and success as a senior administrative and financial leader in a multifaceted strategic and operational leadership role.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A record of success leading teams and organizations through change and uncertainty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ideally, a broad set of administrative experiences and skills that include human resources, facilities management, internal and external audit, information services and technology, etc.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Success and progressive leadership experience in financial planning, service delivery, and people management of a complex public organization, ideally within the educational sector or a comparable environment, of similar diversity and scale.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Success leading and managing large teams, and effectively communicating with a variety of staff members.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A record of success developing partnerships and collaborations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Skills advocating to and liaising with government and relevant organizations and professional and industry associations, ideally across the country as well as around the world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ability to lead or oversee complex infrastructure projects in capital development and information technology, including experience with property maintenance and development, skilled trades, and effective service delivery.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A graduate degree and\/or professional designation in one or more areas of the Vice-President (Finance and Administration) portfolio.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Skills and Abilities<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:3,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strategic foresight and the ability to skilfully navigate complexity and ambiguity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Superior analytical, organizational, and managerial skills.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The ability to impact and influence and convey the bigger picture and long-term outlook.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Exceptional interpersonal, listening, and communications abilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A solutions orientation with sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ability to inspire a high performing team in support of Carleton\u2019s academic mission.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A knowledge and understanding of human resources and labour relations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ability to ensure transparency and clarity in the financial and investment process.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A resourceful and innovative approach to managing and optimizing university assets and resources.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Skill in identifying, managing, and mitigating financial and enterprise risk.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Capacity to develop and lead strategic plans and drive innovative practices and initiatives.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Success leading organizational change, including policy, procedural, and behavioural change.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Skill building consultative and collaborative networks internally and externally.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personal Qualities<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:3,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Executive level maturity and the ability to remain composed and focused in the face of opposition, stress, frustration, or difficult circumstances.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, fairness, and accessibility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A commitment to Truth and Reconciliation\u202fand engagement with Indigenous communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Exceptional communication skills and the ability to convey complex information in a straightforward manner and to listen and engage effectively with multiple constituencies.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A balanced, consistent, and transparent approach.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A demonstrated commitment to team-building, collegiality, collaboration, staff development, and community engagement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enthusiasm and 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