Operations Manager
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The Opportunity
Closing Date: November 26th, 2026 at 4:00 PM
CENTRE FOR MUSICAL ARTS AND ART CENTRE
As part of the Centre for Learning Futures, UNB's hub for lifelong learning, the Centre for Musical Arts and Art Centre brings creativity and cultural engagement. Embracing a multi-cultural, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary approach, the Centre provides diverse opportunities for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to explore, develop and celebrate their artistic interests and talents. Through a broad range of art and leisure learning activities, the Centre fosters creativity, lifelong learning, and strengthens connections between the university and the broader community.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time | 2-year Term | Fredericton | On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week
Salary Range: $61,337 - $83,597 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to Director, UNB Language and Leisure Learning, the Operations Manager is responsible for the efficient administration, financial management, human resources coordination, program operations, facilities oversight, and continuous improvement of a diverse portfolio of university and community-facing arts and cultural programming.
- Provide operational leadership for the Centre for Musical Arts and Art Centre, ensuring effective day-to-day delivery of programs, services, and facilities.
- Champion music, visual arts, and leisure learning initiatives by fostering partnerships, securing resources, and supporting sustainable program growth.
- Lead and support staff in achieving operational objectives while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented workplace culture.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational plans, policies, procedures, and service standards to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Oversee the operational delivery of programs and events, including conservatory programming, concerts, exhibitions, camps, workshops, and community learning initiatives.
- Coordinate annual planning, reporting, scheduling, staffing, facility allocation, and resource management activities.
- Develop and administer departmental budgets, monitor revenues and expenditures, and prepare regular financial reports and forecasts.
- Identify opportunities for revenue generation, cost recovery, grant funding, and long-term financial sustainability.
- Oversee procurement, vendor relationships, contracts, and compliance with university financial, operational, and governance requirements.
- Monitor program enrollment, operational performance, and key metrics, implementing improvements to support growth and service excellence.
- Collaborate with the Director and university partners to advance strategic initiatives, define priorities, and support organizational goals.
- Build relationships across the university and community while supporting marketing and promotional activities that increase participation, visibility, and engagement.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor's degree in arts administration, Business Administration, Education, Music, Fine Arts, Public Administration, Recreation Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible leadership/management experience, leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated success managing multiple programs and priorities simultaneously.
Additional Strengths
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Experience within higher education, arts administration, or continuing education is considered an asset.
- Understanding of music, art, creative programming, and community engagement.
- Strong collaborative abilities with a demonstrated ability to connect people, ideas, and opportunities.
- Ability to establish and improve operational systems and processes.
- Budget development and financial analysis experience.
- Familiarity with grant writing, sponsorships, donor development, and external funding opportunities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
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A little bit about us
University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3,200 full- and part-time staff, including faculty, support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2026.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB?
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.
ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)
This position is part of the non-union Administrative, Professional and Technical (APT) group.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.