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Red Deer Polytechnic

Operations Manager, Applied Research

Posted on Dec. 24, 2024

Red Deer, Canada
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a term-certain position until February 14 , 2025 or until the permanent incumbent returns.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Operations Manager, Applied Research

Position Summary

Are you a motivated, problem-solver who thrives when working with numerous stakeholders to oversee and manage processes? Do you have experience managing budgets, creating contracts, project coordination, and people leadership? We are seeking a term-certain full-time Operations Manager to join the Applied Research team.

The Operations Manager, Applied Research is responsible for the day-to-day management of administrative functions to assist in the delivery of a wide variety of programs and services. This position prepares and develops strategic plans, business cases, and proposals. The incumbent facilitates the budget process for the designated Division, coordinating with budget holders and Financial Services to synchronize with the overall Institution budgeting process. The Operations Manager ensures that business operations work effectively and efficiently to deliver excellent service to staff, students, faculty, and internal and external partners.

The incumbent acts as a liaison between the Division and the Schools and service areas across the Institution, and with external stakeholders, to carry-out the Division’s strategic priorities. Partnership work in this position involves provision of support to enhance strategic partnerships as identified at present as well as those resulting from future growth directives.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include the following:

Manages the operational systems through the assessment and design of workflows that will respond to department needs, enhance service delivery, and contribute to the growth and success of the Division
Develops administrative and financial reports that will provide Division leadership with direction and guidance for planning and decision-making purposes
Participates in the annual operational planning cycle in coordination with the annual budget process
Prepares and writes strategic planning documents resulting from initiatives identified in operational plans across the Division
Collects financial data, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for strategic purposes as well as for operational decision making
Oversees effective financial and grant administration for applied research activities within RDP.
Monitors grant documents including developments, deliverables, and timing
Identifies issues and provides advice on financial management and grant administration
Acts as liaison with Schools and Divisions and task groups to ensure project and grant management success
Participates in the preparation and development of Applied Research partnership agreements
Responsible for coordinating and monitoring operating and personnel budgets for the Division in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring compliance with Institution – wide standard practices
Responsible for ensuring research grant specific financial and reporting requirements are met; This includes grants that directly support the work of the division
Responsible for effective recruitment and selection, retention, coaching, supervision, performance management in compliance with People & Culture policies and procedures, FOIPP, and collective agreements in support of a high performing team
Directs the day-to-day operations of direct report(s)
Develops, reviews, and is accountable for the fluid support structure and processes to ensure the effective and efficient distribution and delegation of work

Required Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline such as Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Management or Bachelor of Commerce
Minimum Project Management Certificate
Minimum three (3) years progressively responsible leadership experience including direct supervision of staff
Minimum three (3) years experience developing, analyzing and recording complex budgets, contracts and operation plans
Ability to champion and lead change with a professional, proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented style
Strong analytical skills, ability to think outside the box, and apply creative solutions to issues presented
Ability to work in a dynamic, ever-changing, fast-paced environment with multiple demands, competing priorities and numerous deadlines
Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion, and maintain confidentiality
Work as an effective team member and build rapport and trust with senior leaders, peers, employees, and strategic partners
Knowledge and experience using technology to enhance communications as well as operational efficiencies in the office; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the operation of a post-secondary institution is preferred
Knowledge of the post-secondary research grant environment is an asset
Process management experience is preferred
Use and interpret complex data to accurately inform and advise decision makers
Ability to work autonomously, adapt to multiple competing priorities and work with multiple stakeholders to deliver results on time

Salary or Hourly?

Salary

Salary

$79,443 - $96,563 annually

Benefits and Compensation Information

An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic(RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Continuing Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2024-E-025

Employment Type

Term-Certain Full-Time

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

01/06/2025

Position End Date (if term-certain)

02/14/2025

FTE

1.0

Hours of Work

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Open Date

12/13/2024

Close Date

01/06/2025

Open Until Filled

Note to Applicant

To fulfill Red Deer Polytechnic’s mission to enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, people representing diverse perspectives and experiences are required. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a term-certain position until February 14 , 2025 or until the permanent incumbent returns.

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