Department Operations Manager

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 54,249 - 58,367; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

TSERS retirement

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Department Operations Manager to provide strategic oversight of the Animal Sciences department’s operations, aligning assets, space planning, and regulatory compliance with the university’s goals. The role supports teaching, research, and student success, coordinating with offices to maintain safe, functional environments as NC A&T pursues R1 status.

The position is on-site within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM area with at least two years of laboratory research experience.
• Knowledge of research compliance standards, including laboratory safety protocols, equipment maintenance, and environmental health regulations.
• Experience designing and implementing training programs, especially in academic or research settings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills with an attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across units.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Skills

Laboratory research experience

Research compliance knowledge

Training program design

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration across units

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Job description

Position Overview

Position Title: Department Operations Manager

Working Title: Department Operations Manager

Primary Purpose: The Operations Manager provides strategic oversight of departmental operations in the Department of Animal Sciences, supporting teaching, research, and student success initiatives. This role ensures effective asset management, space and facilities planning, and regulatory compliance, while serving as a key advisor to the Department Chair. The incumbent coordinates with university offices to maintain safe, functional, and innovative environments that align with institutional goals, including the pursuit of R1 research status.

Primary Function: NC A&T is a public land‑grant doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks No. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, No. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and No. 11 as the best business school for women in the nation. Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, NC A&T is classified as “R2‑High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1‑Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land‑Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, NC A&T plays a vital role as a higher‑education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by CNBC. The CAES offers 9 BS degrees, 3 MS degrees and 1 PhD and educates over 1,200 students. BS degrees include: Agricultural and Environmental Systems, Agricultural Education, Animal Science, Biological Engineering, Child Development and Family Studies, Family and Consumer Sciences, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Laboratory Animal Science and Landscape Architecture. The graduate programs include MS in Agricultural Education, MS in Agricultural and Environmental Systems and MS in Food and Nutritional Sciences, and the new interdisciplinary PhD in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences with 5 concentrations. The Department of Animal Sciences’ mission is to provide high‑quality multi‑disciplinary resident and outreach instruction in animal sciences, conduct research in animal, lab animal sciences, biomedicine and biotechnology. It is one of the largest academic departments within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and offers three B.S. degrees and two certificate programs. There are nine active research labs with active projects in animal nutrition and health; infectious disease; immunology and vaccinology; food security; sustainable livestock production; reproductive technology; meat science and muscle biology; bioinformatics; and genomic diversity of farm animals.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM area with at least two years of laboratory research experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research compliance standards, including laboratory safety protocols, equipment maintenance, and environmental health regulations.
• Experience designing and implementing training programs, especially in academic or research settings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills with an attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across units.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a STEM area.
• 3‑5 years of laboratory research experience or experience in operations management, laboratory oversight, facilities coordination.
• Experience working in a university or research‑intensive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Position Information

• Recruitment Salary Range: $54,249 – $58,367
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Permanent – Full‑time
• FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months
• Location: College of Ag & Environ Sciences, Animal Sciences

Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Equal Employment Opportunity

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation or sexual identity.

Work Arrangement

The position is on‑site. Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on‑site. The position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. Employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina within a 2‑hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.