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Department: Finance and Administration
Position Type: Fixed Term Administrative
Salary Range: $61.02-$81.37-Hourly
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25
Anticipated Start Date: October 14, 2024
Length of Contract: 3 years
Posting Information: This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.
Posting Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Vice President, Finance and Administration, the Director of Financial Sustainability Initiatives is a senior strategic leader that will oversee the implementation of the Financial Sustainability Roadmap initiatives and transformation projects and ensure they are delivered as per approved plans, budgets, and timelines. The Director will work closely with the Algonquin College Executive Team (ACET) and Algonquin College Leadership Team (ACLT) members to achieve the implementation of initiatives and projects. The primary duties of the role are to lead a transformation team and oversee cross-College leaders and professional service providers involved in the execution of approved initiatives and projects. The Director ensures that project plans are prepared and tasks are assigned to achieve all deliverables on schedule with the required financial returns and other benefits. The Director will also be responsible for the implementation of best practices in project management for the implementation of transformation initiatives and projects.
The Director will establish the transformation vision and strategic approach to achieve financial sustainability. Regular reporting and proposals will be presented to the Algonquin College Executive Team (ACET) for decision and resourcing. The Director will present periodic updates to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board of Governors. The Director will supervise a team and receive support from the Finance and Administrative Services Department and other faculties and departments in the College. The Director works closely with the College’s Executive Team, consultants, labour partners, and key internal/external College community members to facilitate project planning and delivery implementation and identify the required change management plans and tactical strategies.
The Director is responsible for leveraging industry trends and leading practices related to project and change management and will foster a culture of innovation, trust, creativity, collaboration, and teamwork within the College, encouraging the implementation of new ideas and processes, breaking down silos, and encouraging cross-functional partnerships.
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Required Qualifications:
* This position is paid at Payband 13
* Vacancy is for P21374
This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy (subject to change).
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