Academic Operations Leader

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); In loco; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Virginia's Department of Systems and Information Engineering seeks a Director of Operations to lead day-to-day administrative, financial, HR, and academic operations, partnering with the department chair and leadership to support education and research missions.

The role emphasizes building a cohesive staff team, serving as the primary operational contact for faculty and students, and ensuring efficient, compliant operations across the department.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 3+ years of relevant management and administrative experience.
• Experience with fiscal management including annual budgeting and financial reporting.
• Experience in academic administration or department management in higher education.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a staff team and work with faculty and students.

Mansioni

• Develops and implements short and long-term strategic goals for the department in partnership with the chair and leadership.
• Collaborates with Engineering and University partners (HR, Finance, IT, Facilities) to align operations.
• Orchestrates department staff and coordinates priorities across functions.
• Serves as primary operational liaison to faculty and students, building trusted relationships and resolving concerns.
• Oversees departmental budgets, expenditures, and internal controls in line with policies.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Staff leadership

Project coordination

Strategic planning

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Strumenti

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Adobe Acrobat

Workday HR and Financials

Student Information Systems

Box

MPA or similar programs experience

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Virginia's Department of Systems and Information Engineering seeks a Director of Operations to lead day-to-day administrative, financial, HR, and academic operations, partnering with the department chair and leadership to support education and research missions.

The role emphasizes building a cohesive staff team, serving as the primary operational contact for faculty and students, and ensuring efficient, compliant operations across the department.