Strategic Operations Executive, Non-Academic

MDA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 152,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

York University is seeking an Executive Officer (EO) to serve as the chief non-academic administrator for the School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design. You will lead strategic planning, financial management, HR activities, and facilities management, partnering with the Dean and senior leaders to advance priorities.

The role emphasizes equity, diversity, inclusion, student-centered service, and collaboration across committees.

Qualifications

• 7 years university environment experience and project management.
• 5 years management experience in a large organization.
• Experience in centrally accessed services and change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight of non-academic services.
• Advise Dean on policy and procedural matters and lead continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to support strategic priorities.

Skills

University goals

Academic environment

Decision-making processes

Strategic planning

Post-secondary priorities

Global recruitment

Process improvement

Accounting & auditing

IT planning & data management

Registrarial & career services

Space planning

Risk management

HR & labour relations

Leadership & coaching

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Risk analysis

Multi-project management

MS Office

Budgeting & finance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

York University is seeking an Executive Officer (EO) to serve as the chief non-academic administrator for the School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design. You will lead strategic planning, financial management, HR activities, and facilities management, partnering with the Dean and senior leaders to advance priorities.

The role emphasizes equity, diversity, inclusion, student-centered service, and collaboration across committees.