Department Operations Lead, Physics & Astronomy

University of Delaware; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Delaware's Physics & Astronomy department in Newark, DE seeks a Business Administrator II to lead the department's administrative operations. You will work with faculty, staff, and College leadership to manage budgets, scheduling, procurement, and HR tasks, ensuring compliance with university policies.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, financial oversight, and effective communication across multiple units, contributing to teaching, research, and service missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Knowledge and experience of financial reporting and admin policies.
• Experience with contract and grant administration and HR management.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage complex operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the resources and operations of the Departments, including centers and programs, ensuring compliance with College and University policies.
• Oversee operating and discretionary budgets and forecast with variance commentary.
• Oversee UDSIS scheduling for all Department classes across five terms per year; manage registrations and TA assignments.
• Coordinate financial aspects of graduate and undergraduate programs with College Financial Analysts.
• Lead undergraduate and graduate recruitment and enrollment initiatives and orientation events.
• Directly supervise departmental administrative staff and coordinate with College HR.

Skills

Financial reporting

Administrative policies

Contract administration

Human resources management

Management systems

Relational databases

Spreadsheets

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Job description

University of Delaware's Physics & Astronomy department in Newark, DE seeks a Business Administrator II to lead the department's administrative operations. You will work with faculty, staff, and College leadership to manage budgets, scheduling, procurement, and HR tasks, ensuring compliance with university policies.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, financial oversight, and effective communication across multiple units, contributing to teaching, research, and service missions.