Coordinator, Contracts and Finance – UGH – FT Support

Job title: Coordinator, Contracts and Finance – UGH – FT Support

Job description: Find Your Spot at Guelph-Humber

At Guelph-Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Guelph-Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in providing an education combining theory and practice. Guelph-Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.

We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to a unique university-college collaboration as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

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Job Details

Position Title: Coordinator, Contracts and Finance

Status: Full-time Support

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Department: Student Services, University of Guelph-Humber

Campus/Location: University of Guelph-Humber

Payband/Hourly Rate Range: Payband G $30.56 – $35.42

What you will do:

The incumbent is responsible for providing legal, financial, and administrative support for a variety of departments and functions in the Office of Student Services at the University of Guelph-Humber. Specific departments include, Student Life, Career Services, Placement Services and Alumni Programs.

The incumbent reports to and works closely with, the Department Head, Student Services to handle multiple responsibilities and solve complex problems in a fast paced and challenging environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; building and managing the formal partnership agreement process for student placements across all programs; liaising with legal counsel and other key stakeholders from the University of Guelph, Humber College and partner sites to build, analyze and facilitate the completion of complex agreements to satisfy all stakeholders and achieve desired outcomes for UofGH. The incumbent must determine and implement appropriate strategies in order to reach consensus among partners with divergent views, and apply sharp analytical skills to identify and resolve potential issues.

Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for monitoring; reviewing and reporting on six separate budgets under the Student Services umbrella including; Student Life, Career Services, Alumni Programs, Convocation and two University of Guelph accounts. The incumbent oversees the purchasing requirements for all units and acts as the financial designate for the Department Head, Student Services. Strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality are required to provide a variety of reports and information designed to support departments in managing their finances. This position involves many deadlines and the timely and accurate preparation of information and reporting is critical.

The duties of this position require knowledge of the education and financial environment as a whole, and involves dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

Qualifications

What you bring to the role:

Education

• Minimun 4 year degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field of study

Experience & Skills

• Strong academic background, including an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field
• Experience working in a post-secondary institution, Student Services environment or other complex organization.
• Strong analytical skills; specifically, the ability to assess and breakdown processes
• Experience working in a legal office, working with contracts or agreements is considered an asset
• Ability to Analyze financial information (e.g. revenues, expenditures) across several budgets and ensure all operations fall within primary budget limitations
• Identify variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each reporting period for each budget unit
• Excellent numeracy skills with an attention to detail
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus through communication
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Working knowledge of University of Guelph and Humber College software (e.g. Office 365, Banner Finance);
• Advanced capability with word processing applications (MS Word) and intermediate level with spreadsheet applications (Excel) and MS Office (PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Adobe);

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.
• Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks
• Highly supportive work culture

At the University we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Guelph-Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Guelph-Humber!

We thank you for your interest in working with the University of Guelph-Humber. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Guelph-Humber is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Accommodation

The University of Guelph-Humber is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our HR Generalists will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

At The University of Guelph-Humber, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. Students and employees have the right to study, live and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance on concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion or the Office of Student Conduct at

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