Director, Student Affairs Ancillaries and Finance

Are you ready to lead strategic revenue generation and business development initiatives while collaborating with senior leadership to enhance student engagement and financial stability? Join our Student Affairs team as our new Director of Student Affairs Ancillaries and Finance!

As a key member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the Associate Vice-president (Student Affairs), this position drives and manages essential strategic revenue-generating initiatives and business development operations within the Student Affairs portfolio. The Director collaborates with senior administrators and out-of-scope Directors on cross-functional projects, departmental and divisional budgets, strategic planning, programming, and service delivery.

This position ensures effective delivery of ancillary services through robust operational controls and administrative reporting, fostering financial stability, growth, and operational efficiency. The Director collaborates with the Student Affairs leadership team to support the development of strategic plans and special projects, promote inclusivity initiatives, implement business continuity planning, manage annual budgets, align objectives, execute operational plans, and cultivate collaborative partnerships both on and off campus that enhance student experience and engagement. Additionally, this role oversees budgeting and reporting across all Student Affairs units, working closely with the leadership team to ensure budget consistency and alignment with the University’s strategic plans, practices, and policies.

What You’ll Do:

Strategy, Policy & Procedures Development and Implementation:

• Develop and maintain strategies for a hybrid University Food Services unit that integrates University-owned operations with national and local providers for a cohesive service model.
• Create a food service marketing plan in collaboration with our third party food service vendors.
• Establish and manage lease agreements and policies for independent food providers to ensure quality, variety, operational hours, and alignment with University goals for enhancing the student experience.
• Maintain updates for Business Continuity planning across all Ancillary and Student Affairs departments.
• Oversee annual budget procedures and maintain updates for Business Continuity planning across Ancillary and Student Affairs departments, while managing quarterly and annual reporting to the Ancillaries Council.

Leadership & Management:

• Leadership, operational management, and collaborative management of the Ancillary Units within the Student Affairs portfolio including:
  • University Food Services (Direct and Contract management and reporting)
  • Campus Store (Contract Management and reporting)
  • University Housing and Hospitality (Collaborative management)
  • University Parking & Transportation Services (Collaborative management)
  • Coca-Cola Contract (Contract management and reporting)
  • Vending Services (Contract management and reporting)
• Oversee labor relations and performance management in Student Affairs Ancillaries and Finance, serving as the reporting officer to the Ancillaries Council chaired by the VP Administration.
• Collaborate with Directors of University Housing and Hospitality, and Campus Safety, Parking and Transportation on revenue generation strategies.
• Manage financial issues for the Student Affairs portfolio, including budgeting processes, monitoring, and negotiating large purchases, while developing relationships with food and service providers on campus.

Human Resources:

• The Director, Student Affairs Ancillaries and Finance is responsible for direct management of 6 APT members and one CUPE member
• The Director is responsible for the indirect management of 1 APT member and 2 APT member (dotted line responsibility) and 19 CUPE members

Budget:

• Develop and manage the Student Affairs budget ($8.4 million annually) and Ancillary budget ($16 million annually), collaborating with Directors on operating and capital budget preparation, financial analysis, variance analysis, forecasting, and reconciliation.
• Provide regular fiscal oversight and long-term strategies for optimizing revenue growth opportunities.
• Negotiate and advise senior managers and Out of Scope Directors on large purchases, project funding viability, and budget requests.

Community & Campus Relationships:

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Collaborate with agencies like Public Health and vendors, as well as the University of Regina Students’ Union, to address pest control, health code compliance, and service quality agreements.
• Lead efforts to enhance the student experience by working with other departments and federated partners to improve food variety and menu quality.

Asset Management:

• Protect the University’s considerable equipment and assets associated with all University Food Services Spaces

Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!

Why Join Us?

At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!
Join our team and enjoy:

• Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
• Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
• Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
• Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
• Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!

If you’re ready to make a difference in student engagement and financial sustainability, seize this opportunity to join our Student Affairs team—apply today and help shape the future of our campus community!