February 26, 1999
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February 26, 1999
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The University of Alberta, noted for its commitment to research, diversity and education, offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, professional and co-op education programs to more than 30,000 full and part-time students; the support of over 2,000 full-time academic faculty and over 7,000 full-time staff. The Bookstores play an integral role in serving those clients.
Reporting to the director of the University of Alberta Bookstores and associate vice-president of learning systems will be a person who is organized, a highly motivated self-starter, demonstrates leadership skills, has a record of peer-evaluated achievement in her/his area of specialization, as well as the disposition to be responsive to opinions of students, faculty members, and demonstrated capacity to interact positively with specialists in disciplines other than her/his own. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with educational training in basic finance, accounting, marketing, advertising and personnel management preferred and five years of general management experience in a college store environment or an equivalent amount of training in a similar area of retailing.
Letters of application should include a full curriculum vitae or résumé, and the names and contact information for references. Applications should be submitted to the address below by March 20, 1999.
Director's Office
University of Alberta Bookstores
Student's Union Building
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6G 2J7
Salary Range: $40,000 - $61,000 per annum (Salary under review)
While serving as the Chief Financial Officer for all philanthropic contributions made to the development office, the successful candidate will provide qualitative management of the data that is recorded and maintained in the alumni/donor database. Utilizing comprehensive knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, policies and strategies along with an equivalent knowledge of management information systems, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of procedures related to gift acceptance, gift accounting and processing and recording of philanthropic gifts.
This position is a key and integral member of the development office senior management team, and is responsible for managing three departments (MIS, Accounting, and Prospect Research) and their 14 staff positions. A university degree is required. A professional designation (CMA, CGA, CA) and related experience is an asset.
This position is a full-time position, and offers a competitive salary and benefits (currently under review). Please send in confidence a résumé and letter explaining your interest in this position to:
EH Guy Mallabone
Director of Development
Development Office
University of Alberta
4th Floor Athabasca Hall
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E8
Review of applications will begin on Monday, March 22, 1999 and will continue until the position is filled.
We wish to thank all participants in advance, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The successful candidate must have superior organization skills, an ability to work independently, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated knowledge of both the university's policies and procedures and those of our major external research sponsors. Experience in an accounting role at the university would be desirable but not essential. In addition to the above responsibilities, the successful candidate must possess excellent project management skills, be able to work effectively with researchers and other senior university faculty and officials, and demonstrate an ability to arrive at innovative solutions and resolutions in situations where rules and regulations continue to be defined. We are also seeking a candidate who will be proactive when dealing with government and other granting agencies on policy related issues, so as to best position the university to get the fullest possible benefit from each of the envelope funding initiatives.
Note: This position was previously advertised in Folio on Dec.11, 1998, but the scope of responsibilities was more narrowly defined at that time. All applicants who responded to the initial advertisement will be considered as candidates for the position as redefined and expanded in scope, and therefore those persons need not submit a follow up application.
Salary: To be determined
Applications should be forwarded by March 5, 1999 to:
Martin Coutts
Director, Financial Services
3rd Floor Administration Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2M7
The Director is responsible for the provision of full support services for investigators using animals in research, teaching and testing in the Health Sciences faculties. HSLAS provides a complete range of services to the scientific community which include the acquisition and breeding of laboratory animals, animal care, technical services with animals on request, assistance in choosing and acquiring appropriate animal models, clinical and diagnostic services and comparative pathology. HSLAS is responsible for maintenance of the University of Alberta Transgenic Facility and also provides specialty services in gnotobiotics and biocontainment.
HSLAS routinely offers investigators and their teams training programs on the management, handling and manipulation of common laboratory animal species.
The Director, HSLAS works with an Assistant Director, Veterinary Care and Assistant Director, Operations in deployment of over forty technical and support personnel. There are five managers responsible for the different aspects of the Division's responsibilities in animal care and use, which includes the acquisition and transportation of material and animals and the day to day maintenance of equipment essential to full operation.
The Director is responsible for the financial management of the Division. Since HSLAS operates on a seventy percent cost recovery basis, the Director must have a firm grasp of financial procedures within the system, and the effective and continuing use of fiscal performance indicators.
The Director, HSLAS must be familiar with all legislation and contractual obligations, which determine standards of animal care and use. This includes Section 52 of the Universities Act, in the Province of Alberta and full compliance with the guidelines set forth by the Canadian Council on Animal Care.
He or she has the ultimate responsibility in the Health Science Faculties for the provision of adequate veterinary care.
The Director is a permanent voting member of the Health Sciences Animal Policy and Welfare Committee and the University Animal Policy and Welfare Committee.
The Director, HSLAS reports to the Associate Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.
The Director must be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, licensed to practice in the Province of Alberta. Experience in the provision of research animal services is essential, together with a sound knowledge of laboratory animal medicine.
Salary to be determined. Competition is restricted to University of Alberta employees.
Interested individuals are invited to apply in writing by March 31, 1999 to:
Search & Selection Committee, Director (HSLAS)
c/o Dr. J.H. Weiner, Associate Dean (Research)
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
2J2 Mackenzie H.S.C.
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R7
Please include curriculum vitae along with the names of three referees.
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