Centre Manager

Date Posted: 03/13/2026
Req ID: 47356
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

 

Description:

Description:

The Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies (CrimSL) is a research and teaching unit whose faculty and students study crime, order and security from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and theoretical approaches. We offer an undergraduate program as well as graduate programs for masters and doctoral students, providing a solid foundation for understanding aspects of crime, justice and the processes of social order and disorder. With various backgrounds in sociology, history, law, psychology, philosophy and political science, our faculty are engaged in Canadian and international criminological research.

Reporting to the Director, the Centre Manager brings the strategic, HR managerial, operation and financial leadership, direction and oversight in order to contribute to and ensure the success of the Centre. This involves developing short and long-term strategic initiatives and processes in order to improve the overall administration of the Centre. In support of the Centre’s academic mission and administrative activities, the incumbent provides executive research services to the Director by gathering and analyzing information, statistics and data and making recommendations. The Centre Manager provides advice and guidance to the Director on all budgetary matters, assisting in the formulation of sound financial policies, and practices, and implementing them in all aspects of the administration of the Centre’s financial resources.

The Centre Manager works closely with the Director in planning and establishing administrative policies and procedures to support the operational and research needs of the Centre. Responsible for the implementation of these policies in the organization and daily management of the Centre’s administrative offices. The Centre Manager will develop and lead projects and strategic initiatives, as well as, provide advice and make recommendations to inform a wide variety of operational issues to ensure best practices are employed by the Centre.

The Centre Manager manages and motivates administrative staff members and manages functions related to human resource management including assigning of work, hiring, performance management, and professional development of staff. Participates in the resolution of grievances from CUPE 3902 Unit 1 and Unit 3 and USW unions and works to resolve informal complaints from staff in consultation with Human Resources. Ensures that administrative practices relating to both administrative and academic staff conform to the University’s policies and guidelines.

The Centre Manager oversees the development and implementation of logistics associated with the Centre’s various special projects, outreach initiatives and events. Leads the development of a strategic communication and outreach plan.

 

Qualifications

I. EDUCATION:

The minimum requirement is university degree in business, economics, and/or financial management or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

II. EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years of related and progressive experience in financial management and administration in a similar environment.
• Experience building and developing effective administrative systems and processes.
• Experience working with and interpreting policies and procedures pertaining to budget, finance, human resources, and academic administration, in a post-secondary environment.
• Experience leading, supervising and motivating staff members.
• Experience supervising staff in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Demonstrated success in the design and implementation of new initiatives and processes.

III. SKILLS:

• Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Access), and Adobe.
• Demonstrated experience with FIS, RIS, and HRIS, or similar related systems, such as CONCUR and UTime.
• Excellent administrative, analytical and financial skills with ability to interpret and apply information and provide financial analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

IV. OTHER:

• Ability to manage proactively.
• Strong leadership including ability to foster confidence and motivation in staff and to develop cooperative, collegial working relationships with a broad range of University constituencies.
• Demonstrated judgement and decision-making employing both tact and negotiation skills and ability to apply these skills for achieving informal complaint resolution and grievance process.
• Proven ability to set priorities and work schedules.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability within a changing environment.
• Service-oriented with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and a variety of complex projects simultaneously; excellent time management and organizational skills; proven effectiveness in the development of administrative systems.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment, discretion and confidentiality in deadline with highly sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and in response to changing priorities.

 

Closing Date: 03/24/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $93,592 - $109,190 -- Broadband Salary Range: $93,592 - $155,985
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

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