The University of British Columbia Benefits Overview

Provides administrative, financial, communications, and operational support to a university research lab and Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, coordinating workshops and student recruitment, managing safety and vehicle records, purchasing supplies, maintaining inventories and lab documentation, assisting with grant budgets and expense reconciliation, processing appointments and reimbursements, and updating websites, social media, presentations, and CVs.

Performs complex financial analysis, accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and long-term financial planning for Faculty of Arts units. Advises academic and administrative leaders, monitors internal controls, ensures compliance with accounting policies and regulations, resolves financial discrepancies, supports grant and award planning, prepares financial models and reports, and assists with system improvements, year-end processes, audits, and staff training.

Manages commercial insurance department operations, including financial records, expense processing, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, claims reimbursements, policy renewals, certificates, waivers, compliance, audits, and loss prevention coordination. The role liaises with finance teams, insurers, brokers, adjusters, facilities managers, and university stakeholders while maintaining accurate documentation, monitoring deadlines, and supporting risk control initiatives.