Strategic Admin Manager, Finance & Operations

Waterloo International; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, is seeking an Administrative Manager, Finance and Operations to lead operational administration and finance support for the School. You will work with the Administrative Officer and Director to ensure efficient service delivery and policy compliance.

The role emphasizes budget management, payroll oversight, space and facilities coordination, and health and safety coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing budgets including analysis, planning and forecasting.
• Significant management, supervisory experience in an academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary support for Director and AO on day-to-day operations.
• Oversee general office administration and ensure procedures align with UW standards.
• Coordinate space planning, renovations and facilities management.
• Monitor payroll, expenses and travel claims; manage budget processes.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and reporting across the School.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Facilities Mgmt

Health & Safety

Policy interpretation

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Unit4

Concur

Power BI

Workday

WCMS

Job description

The University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, is seeking an Administrative Manager, Finance and Operations to lead operational administration and finance support for the School. You will work with the Administrative Officer and Director to ensure efficient service delivery and policy compliance.

The role emphasizes budget management, payroll oversight, space and facilities coordination, and health and safety coordination.