Date Posted: 02/21/2025
Req ID: 41754
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: UTSC: Office of Vice-Principal Research & Innovation
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00037793

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place where diversity fuels innovation. As part of the University of Toronto, Canada's leading research university and one of the top research universities in the world, conducting cutting-edge, world-class research is part of the University of Toronto Scarborough’s (UTSC) DNA. The Office of the Vice-Principal, Research & Innovation is responsible for enhancing the overall research profile of UTSC locally, nationally and internationally.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

Under the direction of the Manager of Operations, and the Senior Leadership team, you will provide financial, operational and administrative support towards the overall mission of the Office of the Vice-Principal Research and Innovation (OVPRI). The position will play a pivotal role in designing, overseeing and managing the financial aspects of our research and entrepreneurship operations, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to budgetary and compliance guidelines. Your responsibilities will include the development and implementation of financial strategies and budgets that support the growth and success of OVPRI, the Sam Ibrahim Centre for Inclusive Excellence in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership (SICIEEIL), and other OVPRI initiatives. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, able to prioritize and manage tasks and timelines, and work well in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and multi-leader environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge research and innovation while fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem within the UTSC community and beyond.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the financial management of budgets
• Forecasting and planning financial activities incorporating budgets with multiple sources of revenue and/or recoveries
• Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements
• Liaising with contacts to ensure consistent administration procedures are followed
• Coordinating and guiding applicants through various phases of the research funding application process
• Producing complex statistical information related to applications and awards
• Implementing plans and process improvements for funding activities
• Analyzing and presenting statistical reports and/or financial information for management decision-making

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or Accounting or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of related experience in financial and administrative support in a post-secondary academic environment. Experience in research environment is an asset
• Experience with AMS (FIS, RIS, HRIS) or similar information systems
• Excellent accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial and administrative management skills required
• Advance proficiency in MS Office Suites and Financial Information Systems, with the ability to develop and produce complex statistical and/or financial reports
• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret and apply guidelines, procedures, and regulations in a variety of situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Outstanding decision-making and judgement skills with the ability to effectively analyze issues and provide sound solutions
• Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Assets (Nonessential):

• A Professional Accounting Designation or near completion of a Professional Accounting Designation
• Experience with research finances, research grant reporting, and research infrastructure
• Experience supporting multiple clients
• Familiarity with University policies, procedures and their application (for example, Guide to Financial Management)

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Diplomatic
• Efficient
• Motivated self-learner
• Multi-tasker
• Organized

Notes:

• This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

• A full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office.

Closing Date: 03/14/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $90,056. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $115,169. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.