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Administrative Manager, Finance and Operations

Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaFull-time$68k–$85k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-11
Based in Canada

Core

Manage and coordinate operational administrative functions, finance support, and facilities for a School of Social, Political and Historical Research.

Role type

Senior administrative manager (finance and operations)

Builds

Efficient school operations, compliant financial processes, safe facilities

Domain

Higher education administration

Required skills

Budget management, space planning, health and safety coordination, staff supervision, policy interpretation, financial system proficiency

Preferred skills

Academic environment experience, Unit4/Concur/Power BI proficiency

Technologies

Unit4, Concur, Power BI, Microsoft Teams, Workday, WCMS, Microsoft Office, Excel

Responsibilities

Oversee general office administration and departmental procedures; develop and maintain administrative systems; assist in budget planning and strategy; oversee payroll, expense, and travel claims; reconcile department expenditures; coordinate space planning, renovations, and resource allocation; serve as Health and Safety Coordinator and Fire Warden; manage recruitment, evaluation, and retention of direct reports; conduct performance reviews; maintain personnel files and schedules.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory experience