Managing Director

Position:

Managing Director

Reports To:

SSU Board

Education:

Post-Secondary credentials in Business or related discipline. Masters level studies in business, not-for-profit management or education is considered an asset.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of direct-related experience in a progressive management role. Experience in managing not-for-profit organizations or student services is an asset.

Location:

Oakville location but traveling between Sheridan campuses in Brampton, Oakville and Mississauga is required.

Work Classification:

Hybrid - Combination of remote and on-site work.

This is an existing vacancy.

Target Hiring Salary:

$120,000 – $125,000

Application Deadline

November 30, 2025.

AI will not be used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Apply here https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/ssu/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/892

MISSION

Sheridan Student Union Inc. represents all fee-paying students at Sheridan College. Our mission is to create an exceptional student experience through student-focused programs, services, and advocacy. Our vision is to empower our student community to succeed in a changing world. Sheridan Student Union Inc. (SSUI) exists to improve the quality of life of students at Sheridan College. Our mandate is to be a student led community. This is achieved through participation as an active member of the Sheridan community, facilitating opportunities for student leadership, and the creation of strategic partnerships to improve the quality of life on campus. For more information, visit www.thessu.ca 

OVERVIEW

The SSUI represents all full-time and part-time fee-paying students at Sheridan College. The SSUI is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare and interest of the membership of the student body of Sheridan, whether academic, intellectual, cultural, social, athletic or otherwise.

Operating as a not-for-profit separately incorporated corporation, the SSUI is a unique organization with a wide spectrum of activities. The student Executive and Board of Directors are re-appointed or elected every 12 months. As a result, it is largely the responsibility of the Managing Director to provide leadership continuity and ongoing stability to the organization. The incumbent must value continuous mentorship to the student leaders and be flexible to adjust to numerous demands and shifting priorities in a multiple campus environment. The SSUI manages offices at 3 campuses and 3 student centres providing a number of services to Sheridan students. These services include food & beverage operations, health & dental plans, food insecurity support, legal resources, concerts, events and student clubs.

The Managing Director is the most senior professional staff member of the SSUI. The primary role of the Managing Director is to assist the Executive and the Board of Directors in maintaining the vision and mission of SSUI, while also ensuring that the organization is operating to support the best interests of SSUI members. The Managing Director is also responsible for providing continuity to the organization by mentoring and advising the Executive on matters related to SSUI operations.

The Managing Director will be accountable for the management and performance of all SSUI employees other than the Student Executive Team. The Managing Director ensures efficient use of all resources while focusing on quality service delivery for SSUI members. The Managing Director shall serve as Treasurer of the corporation including overseeing all financial aspects such as preparing the annual budget. The Managing Director will also ensure that business practices of the SSUI operate in accordance with applicable laws as well as the SSUI mission, vision, policies and procedures.

Always leading and never following, the SSUI Managing Director will engage with a variety of partners to build upon and enhance a mutually beneficial relationship with Sheridan College, and work to maintain collaborative relationships to efficiently and effectively serve Sheridan College students within our interconnected campus community. For further information on the SSUI, please visit their website: www.thessu.ca

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resource Management

• Provides direct supervision and oversight of the management team at the SSU.
• Clearly communicates SSUI strategic priorities to the professional staff team.
• Conducts and monitors goal setting with professional staff team including the development of tools to measure the success of each department.
• Identifies gaps in organizational structure and works closely with the SSU Board to address them.
• In collaboration with the Human Resources Director, ensures that human resource gaps are filled whenever possible.
• Oversees recruitment, training and development of professional staff team.
• Trains staff, as appropriate, by organizing professional development sessions and making available all relevant information, as it relates to each individual position.
• Holds regular professional staff meetings to allow for communication, collaboration, troubleshooting and developing plans.
• Ensures that all human resource functions are consistent with the SSU’s policies and relevant provincial and federal labour legislation.

Operational Oversight

• Oversees the operational continuity of the organization.
• Supports a high level of quality including enhanced customer experience in all SSU services.
• Ensures that operational feedback from Executive and professional staff are examined and, when appropriate, are efficiently addressed.
• Conducts operational planning to ensure continuous improvement of all services, businesses and facilities.
• Maintains and ensures workplace standards and a professional atmosphere within the SSU offices.
• Works closely with Sheridan College administrators to ensure that all facilities in which the SSUI operates follow operating arrangements between both parties. Ensures that appropriate systems are in place to maintain all necessary business and liquor licences.
• Ensures that SSU-managed facilities are in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and that all employees are trained appropriately according to relevant standards.
• Leads the SSU senior management team in risk management monitoring including incident reporting and follow-up.

Organizational Continuity & Mentorship

• In conjunction with the Chief Returning Officer CRO, plans and organizes the annual transition retreat for the Board of Directors and Executive.
• Provides research and advice to Executive on professional development opportunities that will assist in their roles.
• Facilitates other learning, teambuilding and strategic planning opportunities for Board of Directors, Executive and professional staff.
• Advises the Executive on matters related to their respective portfolios by providing expertise, historical context, industry norms, and professional opinion.
• Maintains constructive relationships with the campus community and local municipalities.
• Pursues professional development to ensure the SSU is pursuing current initiatives and standards within the SU community and maintains relationships with similar organizations and peers through a professional network.
• Works with the Student Executive Director to facilitate Executive transition meetings with Sheridan administrators and other key stakeholders.

Corporate Oversight

• Holds an advisory, ex-officio, and non-voting position on the Board of Directors.
• Provides information and expertise on strategic and financial matters, providing historical context, industry norms, and opinions at the request of the Board of Directors.
• Serves as the Treasurer of the Corporation.
• Works closely with the Student Executive Director in matters related to contract negotiations, ensuring that the SSUI’s best interests are represented and ensuring all binding documents are legally sound.
• Acts as the Custodian of the Seal of the Corporation.
• Works closely with the Student Executive Director to develop an Annual Report Updates and maintains all pertinent corporate documentation including the letters patent, constitution, policies, procedures, minutes, corporate filings and contracts.
• Works closely with the Student Executive Director and Board of Directors to manage risk and ensure that the corporation is appropriately insured.
• Acts as a signing authority.
• Acts as the main liaison with the SSUI legal counsel, keeping the Student Executive Director and the Board of Directors informed of any outstanding legal matters.
• Advises and provides information to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Works closely with the Board to develop agreements and protocols between the SSUI and Sheridan College including those related to the operation of the Student Centres, the approval and remittance of student ancillary fees, etc.

Financial Management

• Oversees annually, with the Finance Manager, the external auditors and assists them in preparation of the Financial Statements of the SSUI.
• Oversees the SSUI investment portfolio under the advisement of the Board of Directors’ policies.
• Ensures that the SSUI operates in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Ensures that accurate and complete financial statements are produced.
• Oversees financial analysis of the entire organization including projection of future financial positions with recommendations for any budgetary amendments.
• Oversees periodic budget audits to ensure that revenue and expenditures are being accounted for in an accurate manner.
• Provides analysis and recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the annual SSUI ancillary fees and sits as Co-Chair of the joint Ancillary Fee Committee.
• Oversees long-term financial plans for capital projects and related ancillary fees.
• Works closely with the Director. Finance to oversee SSUI Investments and CAAT Pension Plan contributions and management.
• Oversees the Finance Director and the senior management team in the development of an annual budget.
• Other duties as assigned by the SSU board or essential for your role.

This job description may not be fully comprehensive and is subject to change. You may be required to perform other duties reasonably related to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have the appropriate post-secondary credentials and a proven record as a collaborative leader within an organization of relevant activity and scope. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with students in a high-energy, dynamic environment. A strong financial background is also required. The following qualifications are minimum expectations for the successful candidate:

• Post-Secondary education in business, education or equivalent.
• Postgraduate education is preferred
• Experience in the post-secondary and/or non-profit sector.
• Experience in governance.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a management capacity.
• Must exhibit strong business acumen skills; be able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to change, and an ability to manage people, time and resources.
• Experience in managing corporate finances including the development of an annual budget, the preparation of financial documents, and a strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Familiarity with a Board of Directors governance structure, and the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act of Ontario.
• Experienced in policy implementation and creation.
• Must experience an aptitude for working with students, and within the administrative environment of an academic institution.
• Ability to work some weeknights and weekends.
• Ability to travel between Sheridan campuses.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada, and travel to conferences (both domestic and international).
• Must be willing to undergo a criminal records check and credit review.
• You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.
• A satisfactory criminal background check will be required at the time of hire, to be completed at SSU’s expense.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississauga of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan Student Union is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

The Sheridan Student Union welcomes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

To request accommodations you may require in order to participate in the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), contact sawssan.matar@sheridancollege.ca to discuss your needs. SSU will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.