Director, Finance and Administration
Top Benefits
About the role
Faculty/Department Information Services Unit IS-Administration Employee Group Out of Scope Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public. CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational excellence in a complex academic environment? Step into the role of Director, Finance and Administration and help guide the success of Information Services!
Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, the Director, Finance and Administration is a key contributor and member of the unit’s leadership team, acting as a confidential advisor to the Associate Vice President and making sound business decisions. The Director, Finance and Administration participates in strategic planning and provides strong strategic and operational leadership and vision to a group of managers and staff. Working closely with the Associate Vice-President, the Director, Finance and Administration manages the administrative, human resources, and financial operations of the faculty/unit while ensuring operations are effective and in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities are of a complex and highly confidential nature.
What You’ll Do:
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Strategic Planning and Leadership: The role provides strategic advice on long-term financial and business planning to support the faculty’s or unit’s mandate in alignment with the University’s mission, goals, and policies. As a key member of the leadership team, the position contributes to high-level decision-making related to budget allocation, programs, and staffing, and may participate in academic or service reviews and the implementation of resulting recommendations. The role also involves making operational recommendations, such as identifying underperforming programs or services for potential revision or discontinuation, and managing confidential planning and financial information to inform strategic decisions.
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Financial Management: The role is responsible for overseeing all financial matters within the faculty or unit, including the development, management, and monitoring of the annual budget, cost recoveries, and capital planning. It involves financial forecasting, tracking revenue and expenditures, and advising on budget adjustments, staffing changes, and capital project feasibility. The position also ensures compliance with financial policies and grant terms, prepares and reviews financial reports, audits transactions, and manages financial procedures, assets, and approvals.
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**Human Resource Management:**The role provides comprehensive human resource management within the faculty or unit, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, staff development, and day-to-day supervision. It assesses staffing needs in alignment with strategic and budgetary priorities, supports hiring and orientation processes, and ensures compliance with collective agreements, policies, and procedures. The position manages employee relations, including disputes, grievances, and disciplinary actions, while also leading job design, restructuring efforts, and contingency planning. Additionally, it champions equity, diversity, inclusion, and workplace health and safety, ensuring a supportive and compliant work environment
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**Administration:**The role manages the faculty’s or unit’s administrative services and internal operations, ensuring efficient support through the development and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and practices. It involves strategic planning for space, capital projects, and resource allocation, as well as overseeing procurement, records management, and information systems. The position also liaises with external agencies, represents the unit on University-wide committees, and promotes innovative, efficient practices to enhance service and academic standards.
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Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!
Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!
Join our team and enjoy:
- Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
- Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
- Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to this role and help shape the future of our team, we invite you to apply today!
Position Requirements
What You’ll Bring to this Position:
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as Administration or Human Resources Management.
- Five to eight years of management experience in business administration, finance, or administrative services, preferably in an academic setting.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:
- Experience in leading and managing employees.
- In-depth knowledge of University policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures. Experience in strategic and operational budget administration.
- Advanced level of knowledge of financial transactions for budget and monitoring/control purposes.
- Ability to manage and analyze data.
- In-depth knowledge of faculty/unit operations and practices (e.g. sessional and teaching assistant hiring procedures, event management, discretionary budget usage, scholarships and awards, funding practices, processes which engage other units on campus, such as Human Resources, Registrar’s Office, Financial Services, Bookstore, and Research Services, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to appropriately manage sensitive and highly confidential information.
- Ability to manage administrative services, such as plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the administrative operations of the various units within the faculty/unit; establish and coordinate internal administrative policies and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills (consultation, communication, negotiation, and relationship building).
- Experience in monitoring and evaluating administrative program effectiveness, and experience in developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and present reports, interpret options, and implement desired outcomes
Physical Demands Pay Grade OOS 7 Salary Range $87,478 - $131,220 annually Status Permanent Work Hours Duration (if Term/Temporary) Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
08/12/2025
Job Close Date
08/25/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, but we truly value diverse perspectives. Don’t hesitate to apply—submit your application today!
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.
Director, Finance and Administration
Top Benefits
About the role
Faculty/Department Information Services Unit IS-Administration Employee Group Out of Scope Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public. CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational excellence in a complex academic environment? Step into the role of Director, Finance and Administration and help guide the success of Information Services!
Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, the Director, Finance and Administration is a key contributor and member of the unit’s leadership team, acting as a confidential advisor to the Associate Vice President and making sound business decisions. The Director, Finance and Administration participates in strategic planning and provides strong strategic and operational leadership and vision to a group of managers and staff. Working closely with the Associate Vice-President, the Director, Finance and Administration manages the administrative, human resources, and financial operations of the faculty/unit while ensuring operations are effective and in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities are of a complex and highly confidential nature.
What You’ll Do:
-
Strategic Planning and Leadership: The role provides strategic advice on long-term financial and business planning to support the faculty’s or unit’s mandate in alignment with the University’s mission, goals, and policies. As a key member of the leadership team, the position contributes to high-level decision-making related to budget allocation, programs, and staffing, and may participate in academic or service reviews and the implementation of resulting recommendations. The role also involves making operational recommendations, such as identifying underperforming programs or services for potential revision or discontinuation, and managing confidential planning and financial information to inform strategic decisions.
-
Financial Management: The role is responsible for overseeing all financial matters within the faculty or unit, including the development, management, and monitoring of the annual budget, cost recoveries, and capital planning. It involves financial forecasting, tracking revenue and expenditures, and advising on budget adjustments, staffing changes, and capital project feasibility. The position also ensures compliance with financial policies and grant terms, prepares and reviews financial reports, audits transactions, and manages financial procedures, assets, and approvals.
-
**Human Resource Management:**The role provides comprehensive human resource management within the faculty or unit, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, staff development, and day-to-day supervision. It assesses staffing needs in alignment with strategic and budgetary priorities, supports hiring and orientation processes, and ensures compliance with collective agreements, policies, and procedures. The position manages employee relations, including disputes, grievances, and disciplinary actions, while also leading job design, restructuring efforts, and contingency planning. Additionally, it champions equity, diversity, inclusion, and workplace health and safety, ensuring a supportive and compliant work environment
-
**Administration:**The role manages the faculty’s or unit’s administrative services and internal operations, ensuring efficient support through the development and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and practices. It involves strategic planning for space, capital projects, and resource allocation, as well as overseeing procurement, records management, and information systems. The position also liaises with external agencies, represents the unit on University-wide committees, and promotes innovative, efficient practices to enhance service and academic standards.
-
Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!
Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!
Join our team and enjoy:
- Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
- Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
- Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to this role and help shape the future of our team, we invite you to apply today!
Position Requirements
What You’ll Bring to this Position:
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as Administration or Human Resources Management.
- Five to eight years of management experience in business administration, finance, or administrative services, preferably in an academic setting.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:
- Experience in leading and managing employees.
- In-depth knowledge of University policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures. Experience in strategic and operational budget administration.
- Advanced level of knowledge of financial transactions for budget and monitoring/control purposes.
- Ability to manage and analyze data.
- In-depth knowledge of faculty/unit operations and practices (e.g. sessional and teaching assistant hiring procedures, event management, discretionary budget usage, scholarships and awards, funding practices, processes which engage other units on campus, such as Human Resources, Registrar’s Office, Financial Services, Bookstore, and Research Services, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to appropriately manage sensitive and highly confidential information.
- Ability to manage administrative services, such as plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the administrative operations of the various units within the faculty/unit; establish and coordinate internal administrative policies and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills (consultation, communication, negotiation, and relationship building).
- Experience in monitoring and evaluating administrative program effectiveness, and experience in developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and present reports, interpret options, and implement desired outcomes
Physical Demands Pay Grade OOS 7 Salary Range $87,478 - $131,220 annually Status Permanent Work Hours Duration (if Term/Temporary) Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
08/12/2025
Job Close Date
08/25/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, but we truly value diverse perspectives. Don’t hesitate to apply—submit your application today!
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.