Administrative Officer: Budget & HR Operations Lead

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking an Administrative Officer to oversee the day-to-day operations of the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development. Reporting to the directors, you will manage administrative processes, budgets, HR, and facilities, ensuring alignment with university policies.

The role combines leadership, financial oversight, and strategic planning, with supervision of USW staff, and opportunities to improve systems and reporting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a three-year college diploma in Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional accounting designation preferred with at least three years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous leadership experience and supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in financial and human resource management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all unit budgets, financial processes and financial analysis for the Director, College and University including academic and teaching budgets.
• Prepare financial reports regularly, investigate and report variances and recommend financial strategies.
• Manage all unit human resource functions including reviewing of job fact sheets, advising on personnel matters and verifying reports.
• Oversee daily administrative operations and facilities management.
• Ensure compliance with University and College policies and procedures.
• Supervise staff who provide human resource support, academic support, and procurement support.

Skills

Budget management

HR management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Time management

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Word

Financial Reporting Systems

Job description

University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking an Administrative Officer to oversee the day-to-day operations of the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development. Reporting to the directors, you will manage administrative processes, budgets, HR, and facilities, ensuring alignment with university policies.

The role combines leadership, financial oversight, and strategic planning, with supervision of USW staff, and opportunities to improve systems and reporting.