Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Faculty of Social Sciences -> Indigenous Governance Program

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

14 September 2025

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$75,755.00 - $98,528.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG11

Start Date

10/1/2025

End Date

3/31/2026

Employee Group:

PEA - Term

of Hires Needed

1

Category

General Management

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

*This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $75,755 - $83,525 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: $98,528 salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.

Job Summary

Mandate:
Reporting to the Director, the position of Academic Administrative Officer (AAO) is responsible for administrative duties, coordinating, and supporting delivery of graduate programs and is the only professional staff (PEA) in IGOV.

The incumbent is required to have broad knowledge and skills related to academic program management, local Indigenous protocols and ways of knowing, financial monitoring and reporting, human resource management, and supporting graduate student learning.

Objectives:

• Improve current processes and optimize procedures to ensure the School operates smoothly and effectively.
• Oversee office operations and planning, financial management, and assistance to the School Director.
• Support the School leadership to meet long-term planning and academic goals.
• Supervise administrative staff including recruiting, performance development, coaching, and workload management.

This position may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends to assist with IGOV events.

Job Requirements

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a university degree plus three (3) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
• Cultural awareness of the Indigenous peoples of British Columbia and familiarity with Indigenous communities and the issues they face regarding the public post-secondary education system.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and tailor communication style for different audiences and situations.
• Demonstrated experience leading and motivating a team of professionals.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative approaches and decision-making in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience creating technical materials such as budget analysis, proposals and presentations.
• Ability to gather, synthesize, evaluate and interpret information from a variety of sources.
• Experience working with various social media platforms and how each network can be optimally applied in different scenarios.
• Experience in maintaining confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated proactive judgement and initiative to manage day-to-day operations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to apply project management best practices to achieve project goals on time.
• Ability to work effectively with standard office equipment and software.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with Indigenous Elders and community members, Indigenous and non-Indigenous graduate students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated experience providing leadership and supervision to staff in a unionized and diverse environment, is an asset.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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