Date Posted: 05/14/2025 Req ID: 42952 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts and Science Department: Dept of Classics Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto) Position Number: Description: About us: The Faculty of Arts and Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts and Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts and Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world. Founded in 1827, the Department of Classics is one of the largest departments of its kind in North America and is internationally renowned for the excellence of its programs. Our diverse faculty study all aspects of the Greek and Roman world and are cross:appointed with multiple departments and centres. Our department is home to the Woodbury Library with its extensive holdings in Greek and Latin, epigraphy and papyrology. We offer unique programs of unusual breadth and intellectual variety in one of the most culturally diverse cities in North America. Your opportunity: Under the general direction of the Chair, and with the support of the Graduate and Undergraduate Administrator and the Administrative, Outreach and Communications Assistant to the Chair, the Business Officer is responsible for overseeing the Department of Classics business and financial administration, including budgeting and payroll management of the Departments operating and research accounts, as well as its facilities and equipment. Your responsibilities will include: : Plans, prepares, implements, monitors, corrects, forecasts, analyzes, reconciles, reports, and advises the Chair on the operating budget, grants, awards, and contracts : Analyzing financial trends and preparing analytical reports, including variance reports, and forecasts to support decision:making; producing complex statistical and/or financial reports : Planning and overseeing short and long range activities that support financial administration : Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements; keeping well:informed on changes to policies, procedures, collective agreements, and applicable legislated requirements : Developing and revising business methods that support administrative workflow and objectives : Applying established standards when administering academic search activities : Processing payroll and entering salary and/or personnel information in HRIS : Serving as a resource to the Chair on scheduling and preparing foractivities/meetings related to the Departments academic, financial, and space and facilities matters Essential Qualifications: : Bachelor's degree in commerce, business, accounting, finance or related disciplines, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. : Minimum four (4) years of recent and related experience in business and financial administration, preferably in a post:secondary or research:intensive institution. : Experience administering a complex work unit with financial management experience including overseeing, planning and preparing complex operating budgets and research grants; forecasting, managing, and analyzing budgets and statistical information; reporting, monitoring and reconciling financial activity and payroll distribution, including preparing financial statements. : Experience overse