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Director, Research Operations

Director, Research Operations

SenecaToronto, Ontario
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$70,000.00–CA$80,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Are You Ready to Join our Applied Research Team?

Reporting to the Dean, Research, the Director, Research Operations is accountable for providing financial, operations and project support to the Dean in collaboration with other departmental directors; and interfacing with industry partners, national associations and federal and provincial funding agencies to ensure financial, operations and project compliance, while maximizing Seneca’s applied research capacity.

Here's What’s on Your Horizon

Here’s a look at the key responsibilities that will shape your path, setting you up for success and fulfillment in your new position. Get ready to dive into a role that promises growth, challenge, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Financial Planning

  • Develop, implement and maintain financial and operational processes and protocols ensuring the department is compliant with internal and external requirements.
  • Conduct detailed coordination of complex funding structures to ensure research funding is deployed effectively in a manner that maximizes Seneca’s research capacity while maintaining compliance of expenses and procedures with funder guidelines and policies.
  • Evaluate all eligibility and funding requirements for new federal and provincial grant programs and changes to existing grant programs.
  • Identify and develop new opportunities and productive avenues for cost savings and revenue generation and identify project / service delivery risks and opportunities.
  • Coordinate and prepare detailed financial reports as required by government funders.
  • Develop and maintain financial and operations management reporting and forecasting tools.
  • Oversee processing and payment of all incoming invoices, payment certificates, etc. and records, reconciliation of departmental records with the Institution financial reporting system, research and generate requests for quotations and purchase requisitions.
  • Monitor financial or operational issues requiring attention with recommendations for resolution and share with the Dean, Research and Director, and Research Partnerships.

Financial Planning Leadership

  • Develop, recommend and implement departmental policies and procedures including process and change management activities.
  • Investigate new certifications and regulatory requirements in connection with research operations, develops procedures and processes, in consultation with other department directors, to meet such requirements.
  • Identify and advise the Dean, Research of situations, conditions, fiscal concerns, etc., that could potentially impact Institution operations or the wellbeing of the institution community.
  • Advise staff on the institution and departmental finance and operating policies and procedures, and funding agency guidelines, and provide support as required.
  • Act on behalf of the Dean, Research for financial adherence matters and on all relevant business arising from those meetings.
  • Fulfill a public relations role for the department and the Institution, interfacing with all levels of the organization and the public or business community.
  • Provide financial and operational advice and support to Seneca’s Finance department relating to Seneca Applied Research activities.

    • Team Management

  • Recruit competitive talent, manage performance, resolve conflicts and identify development opportunities for the team and provides guidance / direction as appropriate.
  • Interfaces with all Seneca Applied Research staff and resolves conflicts in business operations issues at all levels of the department.
  • Brings performance issues, morale issues and opportunities for improvement regarding Seneca Applied Research team performance to the attention of Dean for appropriate action.
  • Accountable for all related human resources paperwork e.g. attendance records, payroll, and related administrative tasks for the research enterprise (principal investigators and research assistants), work / study students, consultants or other staff hired for research-related projects.
  • Establish functional objectives and work plans, delegating assignments to employees.
  • Oversee the financial forecasting and budgeting processes, working closely with the department leaders to ensure accurate projections and decision making.

    • Join Our Team

    Do you hold a Post-Secondary Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any other related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience? Do you have 8+ years of experience in financial, account management, or relevant area including experience as a people leader?  We are seeking individuals with a proven track record of experience with monthly financial reporting, including budgets and variance analysis who have exceptional leadership skills and who promote and encourage equity, diversity, and inclusion in all decision-making. Your knowledge of and experience with government-based research funding and financial accounting within the post-secondary system, including reporting, policies and procedures would be a strong asset. Additionally, possessing extraordinary analytical and problem-solving skills, detail orientation, adept diplomatic relationship management, and collaborative abilities, and excellent communication skills are crucial for success in this role.

    If you're ready to make a significant and lasting impact, we invite you to join us!

    As part of our commitment to dismantling barriers to success, Seneca may consider applicants with an equivalent combination of education and experience.