Academic Department Operations Lead

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Delaware is seeking a Business Administrator I within the College of Arts and Sciences to oversee the administrative operations of the assigned Department(s). The role involves budgeting, reporting, staffing, and liaison with faculty and university administrators to support teaching, research, and service goals.

Under the supervision of the CAS Director of Academic Operations Support, you will manage resources, schedules, contracts, and audits while ensuring policy compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline with four years of job-related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and experience of financial reporting, administrative policies and procedures, contract and grant administration and human resources management.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to advance and share in the success of highly successful programs.
• Experience leading complex organizations and managing complex tasks.
• Experience using management systems, relational databases, spreadsheets and word-processing software programs.
• Effective organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the resources and operations of the Departments, including centers and programs, ensuring compliance with College and University policies and procedures.
• Partner with the Department Chairperson, Directors, and the Director, Academic Operations Support, to implement strategic operational objectives.
• Interpret and provide guidance regarding University policies and procedures for the Chair, Directors, the faculty, and departmental staff.
• Oversee operating and discretionary budgets in coordination with College Financial Operations staff and assist with forecasting and variance analyses.
• Directly supervise all departmental administrative staff and coordinate with College HR on staffing events and onboarding.
• Oversee scheduling, payroll, contracts, and timekeeping for department activities and personnel.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Management systems

Relational databases

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

University of Delaware is seeking a Business Administrator I within the College of Arts and Sciences to oversee the administrative operations of the assigned Department(s). The role involves budgeting, reporting, staffing, and liaison with faculty and university administrators to support teaching, research, and service goals.

Under the supervision of the CAS Director of Academic Operations Support, you will manage resources, schedules, contracts, and audits while ensuring policy compliance