Department Operations Manager, CS & Engineering

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara University in California seeks an Academic Department Manager for the Computer Science and Engineering department. The role provides administrative and financial process support, oversees budgets, and coordinates HR tasks for faculty and student workers.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality in a busy academic office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
• Experience with Workday platforms.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and financial process support to the department.
• Monitor and reconcile department budgets and financial data.
• Serve as HR liaison for adjunct faculty and student employees.
• Schedule quarterly undergraduate and graduate classes with Registrar.
• Act as liaison with various campus offices and departments.

Skills

Planning & Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Santa Clara University in California seeks an Academic Department Manager for the Computer Science and Engineering department. The role provides administrative and financial process support, oversees budgets, and coordinates HR tasks for faculty and student workers.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality in a busy academic office.