Director, Campus Planning & Analysis

Date Posted: 06/09/2025
Req ID:43329
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Ofc of Bus, Ops & Strategic Affairs
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Office of Business, Operations and Strategic Affairs and the University is a place where diversity fuels innovation. Discover a campus filled with energy, culture and world-changing ideas and facilities. Discover the University of Toronto Scarborough.   

The Office of Business, Operations and Strategic Affairs provides leadership to the overall operational management at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). The Office works collaboratively with senior leaders across the University to develop integrated long-term plans that bridge academic and research aspirations. The Office of Business, Operations and Strategic Affairs is responsible for administrative and operational functions for the following departments: Business Development (Retail & Conference Services, Food & Beverage Services, Aramark, external business ventures in the area of hospitality), Campus Safety & Security, Campus Planning & Analysis, Design & Construction Management, Facilities Management including Capital Projects, Financial Services, Information & Instructional Technology Services, Office of Sustainability, Partnerships & Legal Counsel, and N’sheemaehn Child Care Centre. The office’s goal is to ensure that financial and operational resources are aligned to provide a distinct university experience to its expanding student population. 

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your Opportunity

Under the general and broad direction of the CAO, UTSC, the incumbent provides leadership to the Campus Planning & Analysis group, which includes 3 PM staff and 1 USW staff. Serves as a key advisor and consultant for UTSC senior management on policy and planning decisions, strategic advice and analysis, particularly in the areas of proposals relating to campus academic and administrative matters, faculty complement, undergraduate and graduate enrolment planning, tuition setting, government grant funding, space planning, budget planning and performance measures. The incumbent advises on the impact of high-level central university budgeting proposals on UTSC revenue and expenses (UTSC has a net revenue budget of $300M).

The Director, Campus Planning & Analysis, oversees special projects and committees on behalf of the CAO and acting as the CAO’s designate on a variety of occasions. Provides highly informed advice for the Business Operations & Strategic Affairs (BOSA) portfolio, supports a variety of inter-portfolio projects, including organizational restructuring and recommendations for organizational change. The Director provides leadership as head of working groups, task forces, and committees representing a range of stakeholders as assigned by the CAO and VP Academic & Dean.

The incumbent serves as the Co-Director of UTSC’s virtual Institutional Planning and Research Office (IPRO), which has a dotted line reporting relationship to the Vice-Principal Academic & Dean and the Chief Administrative Officer.

The role of Director, Campus Planning & Analysis is technically demanding, requiring an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles of enrolment, institutional planning, understanding of human resources systems, issues facing the higher education sector, economic landscape, financial analysis, understanding of the University’s and divisional budget issues, government policy and funding issues.

Qualifications Required:

I. EDUCATION:

Master’s degree (MBA, Finance or Statistics) with application of statistics methods or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of management, finance, and/or computer programming courses is required. Advanced degree of understanding of financial and accounting principles, data analytics and theory.

II. EXPERIENCE:

Minimum eight (8) years related experience in statistical analysis, demographic analysis, computer assisted analysis, and operations research in a university setting. Increasingly senior experience in a University setting or equivalent in terms of demonstrated abilities is an asset. Experience collaborating and interacting with senior administrators and providing advice and expertise, strategic financial planning, budgeting, financial analysis, statistical analysis and computer assisted analysis. Experience in report writing and delivering presentations. Experience in negotiating sensitive and complex financial arrangements. Experience in team building, training and managing staff. Knowledge of higher education policies, budgeting, financial policies, enrolment management is an asset.

III. SKILLS:

Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and team leadership skills. Excellent networking skills. Able to work in ambiguous situations, with multiple interruptions and conflicting deadlines for large complex projects. Able to work in conflict situations with pressure. Excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite of products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Working knowledge of student system (ROSI, NGSIS), AMS systems (FIS & HRIS), SAS/SPSS. Must be familiar with statistical techniques/packages and data management. Must have the ability to become proficient with new software programs, as needed. Must have an excellent understanding of complex and varied computerized databases, programming skills, predictive modelling and knowledge of the relevance and capabilities of various methods of retrieving data. In-depth understanding of all aspects of University organization, inter-relationships, policies and procedures, particularly financial and enrolment matters. Ability to deal with senior level University administrators as peers. Strong attention to detail, sensitivity, and understanding of institutional data metrics. Detail-oriented, strong analytical and conceptual thinking.

IV. OTHER:

High degree of independence is required with little direction. Ability to translate statistical and analytical results into easily understood terms. Exercises judgment and discretion when discussing growth funding plans with departments/division. Excellent presentation skills with advanced graphing and charting skills; a keen sense of conveying strategic message balance with nuanced detail. Ability to simultaneously lead multiple complex projects. Ability to quickly achieve an in-depth understanding of all aspects of the University organization, operation, inter- relationships, policies in the areas of academic programs, faculty association issues, enrolment, provincial funding and budgeting and to keep up to speed on changes in all areas as they unfold.

Notes:

• A full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office. 
• This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 06/20/2025,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 6 -- Hiring Zone: $130,011 - $151,679 -- Broadband Salary Range: $130,011 - $216,687
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial