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Engineering College Operations Director

University of Guelph

Shape operations for the University of Guelph’s newly established College of Engineering through financial oversight, space planning, and project leadership in Guelph, ON.

As Director, Business Operations, you will partner with senior College leadership on administration, finance, human resources, facilities, procurement, and strategic initiatives. You will support resource allocation, financial accountability, learning space planning, and complex projects while helping operations advance broader College goals. The position requires experienced operational leadership in a post-secondary environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Partner with senior leaders on financial and operational matters
  • Provide financial mentorship to College senior leaders
  • Lead space planning for growth and learning needs
  • Monitor external expansion and renovation project progress
  • Support research applications, funding initiatives, and program development
Requirements:
  • Master’s degree in business administration or related discipline
  • At least 10 years of relevant operational leadership experience
  • Knowledge of post-secondary policies, procedures, and governance
  • Experience managing budgets, controls, planning, and financial legislation
  • Ability to prioritize competing demands in demanding environments

Apply your financial management, facilities planning, and project expertise to the College of Engineering’s continued development.

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