Strategic Planning and Execution
1. Collaborates with the Dean, Associate Dean(s), and Program Chairs in planning, directing, and coordinating delivery of Business programs, including identifying opportunities for new programs, evaluating existing offerings, and supporting program advisory committees.
2. Analyzes enrolment trends and market demand to anticipate program needs, develop schedules, and align resources to student and industry demand.
3. Works closely with the Dean and senior leadership to negotiate program funding and resourcing with internal stakeholders, government ministries, and partner organizations.
4. Provides data analysis and reports to the Dean and Associate Dean(s) to support decision-making, strategic planning, and quality assurance processes.
5. Provides support to the Dean on strategic initiatives, fundraising activities, and community engagement projects aligned with Inspire 2.0.
Operational Management
6. Oversees development and maintenance of enrolment databases, and reporting mechanisms; ensures accuracy of program data across institutional platforms.
7. Leads technology systems integration projects, oversees database administration for program management systems, and coordinates digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
8. Ensures compliance with College health and safety policies, employment agreements, and academic regulations. Coordinates regulatory compliance activities, supports external audit processes, and maintains risk management protocols for School operations.
9. Manages comprehensive contract administration including term faculty hiring, vendor agreements, partnership contracts, and service provider relationships, ensuring legal compliance and cost-effectiveness.
10. Develops and approves annual operating budgets within delegated authority, reviews and analyzes budget variance reports prepared by Operations & Portfolio Specialists, and provides strategic financial recommendations to senior leadership for budget adjustments and resource allocation decisions.
11.Develops emergency response plans, maintains business continuity protocols, and coordinates crisis management activities to ensure uninterrupted program delivery.
Financial Oversight
12. Develops annual operating budgets, conducts variance analysis, prepares cost-benefit analyses for new initiatives, and provides financial planning recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
13. Lead financial coordination between Finance, OC Foundation, School of Business, and private sector partners to manage funding streams and revenue distribution for School of Business specific business operations.
14. Develop compliance frameworks and financial procedures to ensure adherence to government funding requirements, foundation grant conditions, and private partnership agreements across multiple regulatory environments.
Leadership and Team Development
15. Supervises and directs administrative and support staff and is responsible for all personnel-related matters including recruitment, orientation, training, assignments, workload, monitoring quality and timelines, managing employee performance through feedback, performance objectives, and professional development recommendations.
16. Fosters a respectful, inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, ethical practice, succession planning, and continuous improvement.
17. Develops and oversees professional development programs for administrative staff, manages training budgets, and coordinates career advancement initiatives for direct reports.
Stakeholder Engagement and Service Excellence
18. Serves in leadership roles on College committees, working groups, and task forces, representing School interests and contributing to institutional strategic initiatives.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
19. Leads quality assurance strategy development and accreditation planning, while directing Operations & Portfolio Specialists to coordinate implementation of accreditation activities, document preparation, and site visit logistics.
Community and External Relations
20. Develops marketing and recruitment strategies in collaboration with Communications and Registrar’s Office, establishing promotional frameworks and campaign objectives while directing Program Assistants to coordinate implementation activities and outreach logistics.
21. Maintains effective working relationships with advisory committees, industry associations, employers, community organizations, government agencies, and other post-secondary institutions.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.
