Description:
Competencies are the knowledge, skills, and abilities that support our success. Each person brings different combinations of competencies to their position. The competencies below are the desired attributes that support the University of Saskatchewan’s Strategic Directions and People Values. All are applicable in varying degrees depending on the expectations of the job.
Engage
Committed to advancing the aspirations of the people of the University, province, and beyond.
Include
Building a welcoming and accessible place where diverse students, faculty, and staff feel a sense of belonging.
Collaborate
Intentionally seeking relationships across teams, disciplines, and capacities to achieve results.
Advocate
Developing and supporting each other, innovative ideas, and Indigenous knowledge in pursuit of the University’s strategic priorities
Qualifications, Education And Experience
Financial Expertise
- A chartered professional accounting or similar designation is preferred.
- The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of progressive experience in a senior financial position within a large and complex organization.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
Strategic understanding of the University’s mission, vision and values
- The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree (such as CPA, CFA, MBA, PhD) or commensurate experience along with an understanding of post-secondary environment.
- A strong and demonstratable understanding of how value is created through teaching and research, scholarly and artistic works at the university.
Leadership
- The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of leadership success and a strong record in leading changes and enhancing services in the financial portfolio of a large, complex organization.
- Ability to influence outcomes and provide guidance to business decisions, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and manage multiple demands to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, written, verbal and through presentations to large audiences is required.
- Visionary leadership with a commitment to the mission, vision and values of the organization.
- Has demonstrated success in developing a shared vision and leading people to achieve exemplary performance and outcomes together.
- Must possess outstanding organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and build relationships with internal and external partners.
- Proven ability to think analytically and creatively in support of the university’s vision, University Plan, and strategic imperatives.
- High level of proficiency in personal effectiveness, relationship building and proven ability to encourage collaboration.
- Must possess knowledge and understanding of issues, including cultural, socio-economic and other factors affecting Indigenous Peoples and an awareness that Indigenous engagement is a strategic priority at the University.
- Significant experience managing multiple initiatives, with changing and often conflicting priorities is essential.
- Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders in an organizational setting is an asset.