Department Manager

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 107,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for the Department Manager, Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences (CMS). Reporting to the Chair, you will shape strategic plans, oversee budgeting, finance, HR, and academic administration, and lead a team of administrative staff to support CMS goals.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with senior leadership, and advancing equity and diversity while ensuring efficient operations and financial accountability.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, accounting, or finance or equivalent experience; professional designation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in progressive management with strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience leading staff in a unionized setting and HR policy knowledge.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage short- and long-term plans.
• Proven ability to liaise with senior administration on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and departmental operations for CMS.
• Oversee human resources, budgeting, and financial management.
• Manage student programming, academic experience, and outreach.
• Supervise administrative staff and liaise with HR on union matters.
• Represent CMS on committees and drive long-range staffing plans.

Skills

Business and finance acumen

Relationship building

Initiative and self-motivation

Adaptability to change

Experience in fast-paced environment

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

HRIS and FIS familiarity

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

University degree in business, accounting, or finance

Professional accounting designation preferred

Tools

HRIS

FIS

Job description

Description

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 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 Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences comprises Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics. All three disciplines play fundamental roles in science, engineering, and many other areas of academic inquiry and technological innovation. The department offers programs that specialize on a wide range of topics, such as Software Engineering, Machine Learning and Data Mining, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, and Applied Statistics.

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

Reporting to the Chair of the department, the Department Manager will contribute to the overall vision, goals, and mission of the Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences (CMS) by playing a key role in the department's strategic planning. The Manager will have responsibility for strategic planning and departmental operations management, human resources management, financial management (overseeing all financial budgets and cost containment), student programming and academic experience management, academic administration, outreach and public communications, lab operations administration, as well as space and facilities management including leading special infrastructure projects.

In collaboration with the Chair, the Manager will develop the department's strategic direction by developing short-term and long-term strategic plans and implementing well-defined department protocols, leading-edge business processes and systems to increase efficiency and operational effectiveness. In addition, the Manager will oversee the development and implementation of the annual and forecasted budgets and advise the Chair on a variety of complex financial matters as required to ensure accountability and compliance with the University of Toronto Guide to Financial Management.

The Manager will have a high level of autonomy and is responsible for exercising a high degree of judgment and initiative in resolving a broad spectrum of departmental and operations-related issues. The Manager is accountable for resolving operational issues as they arise, including anticipating and resolving potential financial and operational challenges that impact the department. This Manager is responsible for providing the Chair with functional advice and/or expertise on various complex issues related to the university policies, legislation, collective agreement, etc. The Manager will also act as a departmental representative for CMS on various committees to provide input and expertise as required.

The Manager will lead and build a team of administrative staff to support departmental objectives. The Manager will have full managerial authority related to human resource management, including organizational design, assignment of work, and the hiring, performance management and professional development of staff. The Manager will liaise with Human Resources Services on matters related to collective agreements and policies governing unionized and non-unionized employees and will, in consultation with the Chair, work on long-range planning of staffing needs and potential organizational changes.

The Manager, Operations & Finance will effectively manage the day-to-day operations of CMS ensuring the attainment of strategic goals and priorities. The emphasis is on strategic thinking and management ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of CMS operations.

Essential Qualifications

Education

• University degree in business, accounting, or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional accounting designation preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of related and progressive management experience with demonstrated experience in strategic planning, operational management and financial management including budget modeling and forecasting preferably within a post-secondary setting.
• Experience leading strategic planning initiatives and developing and implementing business plans and/or process to increase efficiency and optimization of resources (e.g. physical, human resources, financial, service delivery, etc.).
• Strong financial management skills and proficiency with generally accepted accounting practices and principles with the proven ability to oversee and effectively manage short-term and long-term financial plans, priorities and objectives.
• Experience managing, leading and coaching staff within a unionized setting.
• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures and collective agreement interpretation.
• Experience working with and interpreting policies and procedures pertaining to budget, finance, and academic administration.
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with senior administrators, responding to and handling matters of a complex and sensitive nature.

Skills

• Strong business and finance acumen with the ability to research and analyze data to effectively identify trends and opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to effectively represent and advance the interest of the department.
• A high degree of initiative and self-motivation with the ability to adapt and respond to changes and fluctuating demand.
• Ability to work effectively with a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Financial Information Systems (FIS).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written), public relations, negotiation and diplomacy skills.

Other

• A high level of professionalism, independence, judgement, and the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Collaborative and consultative management style with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines
• Ability to deal effectively with difficult people and situations by exercising tact and diplomacy.
• Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Notes

• This is TERM position until October 2027.
• This role is currently not eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Closing Date

10/06/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group

Salary

Personnel Subarea

PM

Appointment Type

Budget - Term

Schedule

Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone

PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $106,705 - $124,491 -- Broadband Salary Range: $106,705 - $177,843

Job Category

Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].