POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS
Carey Theological College, Institute and Centre
PREAMBLE
The Vice President, Operations should have demonstrated management abilities, the ability to view the entire
system and to work with the detail necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the physical assets and the
human resources that make up Carey Hall and Carey Theological College. Carey is both a Theological College
with teaching, mentoring and supervisory responsibilities and a residential complex that is both a ministry and a
financial asset supporting all of our activities. Carey has trust and endowment funds as well as fees for service,
tuitions and room and board income to manage. Carey has two main buildings, one is a one story building,
primarily an academic facility and the second a five story mixed use building with residential housing, offices,
catering, classrooms and parking all on 1.74 acres of land. The facilities are located on the campus of the
University of British Columbia.
A complete description of Carey Theological College is located on our website: www.carey-edu.ca
DUTIES
The Vice President, Operations provides oversight of the financial aspects of Carey including the residential
segment of the physical plant.
The Vice President, Operations is responsible for the overall management of all facilities and the assets they
represent, including:
 Accounting and financial reporting to include budget assessment and projections;
 Selection of applications for residence: includes student dormitory, apartment leases and assignment
of parking;
 Supervise staff for Building and grounds use and maintenance;
 Supervision of Housekeeping services and custodial services;
 Food services and catering (contract negotiation & oversight);
 Short-term residential housing (staff supervision);
 Property rental by both internal and external persons or groups;
 Human Resource issues and policies;
LINES OF COMMUNICATION
The Vice President, Operations is accountable to the President, is a member of the President’s Council and is
expected to work in rapport with Council members where there are overlapping areas of responsibility. This
overlap includes the hiring of some staff who deal with both the residential and academic aspects of the operation,
the use of the academic space for specific program functions of Carey and the facilitation of physical needs for
equipment or services in the facilities.
PREREQUISITES
The candidate shall have the appropriate training and/or experience to manage personnel as well as physical and
financial resources. Experience in management is necessary. Ability to provide advice to the President and the
Board on financial issues is important. Knowledge of the hospitality industry or rental markets would be an asset.
Computer knowledge is also an asset as the facilities are networked.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salary is paid semi-monthly and initially has four weeks paid vacation. Employer’s share of insurance,
dental, extended health, and long-term disability benefits shall be available. A pension plan is available through
the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada.
Applications should be sent by email to careyjobpostings@carey-edu.ca by February 15, 2015.