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University of Saskatchewan
Director, Financial and Physical Resources
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and therefore evening and weekend work may be necessary to resolve issues. This
position is required to work in an environment where it is critical to balance the needs of
multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, towards positive outcomes within
resource constraints. A high level of concentration is required for continuous planning
and for dealing with multiple projects with competing priorities. The position requires a
commitment to accountability, transparency, governance and continuous improvement.
The Director is responsible for the success of one direct report and four indirect reports,
and will supervise temporary project-related employees from time to time.
Accountabilities:
Financial Resources
Works collaboratively with the Dean to allocate funds appropriately to ensure that
the Library’s strategic priorities are developed and executed
Is the expert advisor to the Dean in relation to the development of financial
strategies and planning for the library
Ensures that comprehensive and sustainable annual and long-term multi-year
resource plans for the Library are developed and implemented, in alignment with
the Library strategic plan
Understands the University’s resource allocation mechanisms and projects the
impact of changes in parameters on revenue and expense allocation, and
identifies strategies to affect outcomes
Oversees all financial management activities for the Library, including oversight
of the library’s operating budget, capital funding, IT allocation, special funds,
targeted funds, and trust and endowment funds.
o Works collaboratively with the Human Resources Manager who oversees
the library’s salary budget
o Works collaboratively with the Head, Library Systems &IT to identify
emerging IT funding needs, managing within existing resources and
identifying supplemental funding sources
o Works collaboratively with the Library’s Development Officer to remain
abreast of current Library advancement initiatives, and to understand
University advancement processes
Oversees the budget process, information technology funding agreements,
financial risks are effectively managed, coordinated and overseen to ensure
resources are used effectively, efficiencies are achieved, duplication is reduced,
plans and budgets are sustained, and that opportunities for new resources are
successfully pursued
o Sets achievable revenue targets, based on analysis of past history and
emerging trends
Works closely with the Assistant Dean (Services to Libraries) to monitor
expenditures and external factors impacting on the Acquisitions Budget (e.g.
currency fluctuations).
Works with designated senior leaders responsible for the targeted funding
allocated to SHIRP and AHSL
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