About this role
November 4, 2026ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF SPECIALIST Ill (BAND LEVEL 8)Department of Sociology and CriminologyFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences(Permanent Position)DUTIES The Administrative Staff Specialist III will perform responsible professional work in providing administrative direction to the Department of Sociology and Criminology. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing administrative operations and advising the Department Head on a variety of management issues and recommending appropriate courses of action; coordinating and supervising administrative activities, including research, purchasing, accounting, budget, academic support, student, and human resource activities for a large department.
Duties include developing budgets, including assisting faculty members in budget development and maintaining comprehensive records of finances and accounts; coordinating research related activities with faculty and personnel across campus to facilitate post award administration of the Department's significant research program and managing the financial component of the program; coordinating and managing operating and special purpose accounts; reviewing and approving all financial transactions and preparing monthly financial updates; preparing annual analytical, financial, and statistical reports; coordinating human resource and labour relations activities, including recruitment, job evaluation, payroll, leave management, exit management, and collective agreement administration; supervising staff and providing administrative support and services, as required; coordinating graduate student payroll and administering baseline and TA budgets; overseeing fixed asset and space inventory activities; assisting with the departmental teaching plan, preparing course and class schedule audits, and tracking faculty teaching loads and banked time credits; recommending administrative plans and procedures to contribute to the effective management of the Department; developing, recommending, and implementing new systems, policies, and procedures, as required; maintaining considerable contact with officials within the University regarding departmental administrative and research activities; and performing other related duties as required.QUALIFICATIONS Considerable experience (3-5 years) in progressively responsible administrative positions; graduation with a university degree in business, public administration, or organizational management is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing a large research program and administering grants and contracts funded by a diverse group of funding agencies.
Well-developed analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential, as is proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of Banner Student, Banner Finance, Banner Human Resources, University policies and procedures, and familiarity with MUNFA, LUMUN, and TAUMAN Collective Agreements are considered assets.
SALARY
$64,361 - $87,763 per annum (Management and Professional)CLOSING DATE November 19, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NSTAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
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