Strategic IT Resources Administrator – CDA

Carleton University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Carleton University is seeking a Departmental Administrator under a Career Development Assignment (CDA) in Ottawa, Ontario. The role reports to the Director of IT Resources & Vendor Strategy and supports multiple ITS units with administrative, financial, and operational duties.

Ideal candidates will have post-secondary business training and several years of experience in university administration. The assignment runs from 29/07/2026 to 05/12/2027, with a 35-hour work week and a salary in the

Qualifications

• Three years of post secondary education including a minimum of two years in an accredited business program with a focus on Administration or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Five years' experience in the areas of business administration preferably in a post-secondary setting with experience in the administration and operation of a department.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Director, IT Resources & Vendor Strategy, the position is accountable for providing coordinated administrative, financial, and operational support across all ITS units, including the Office of the CIO, Finance & Administration, Enterprise & Applications, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Research Computing.
• The role supports leadership across ITS by ensuring alignment of administrative processes, financial tracking, and executive coordination.
• The incumbent serves as a central resource supporting cross-functional activities, including CIO-level coordination, financial administration, and operational support to directors and managers.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent work

Working under pressure

Education

Post-secondary education in business

Two years in accredited business program

Tools

Banner

FAST

Concur

cuCollab

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Visio

Travel & Expense (Concur)

Job description

Carleton University is seeking a Departmental Administrator under a Career Development Assignment (CDA) in Ottawa, Ontario. The role reports to the Director of IT Resources & Vendor Strategy and supports multiple ITS units with administrative, financial, and operational duties.

Ideal candidates will have post-secondary business training and several years of experience in university administration. The assignment runs from 29/07/2026 to 05/12/2027, with a 35-hour work week and a salary in the