Education Policy Operations Manager

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University’s Department of Education Policy Studies seeks an Administrative Support Manager to lead the department’s business and administrative operations from the Office of the Department Head. You will help develop budgets, oversee staff, and streamline HR and finance transactions.

With regular on‑site presence at University Park, you will coordinate cross‑department programs, course scheduling, and facilities coordination, while guiding strategic operations and reporting to senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in supervisory roles.
• Experience managing budgets and HR transactions.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage departmental budgets and funding strategies.
• Oversee daily office operations and administrative staff.
• Approve financial and HR transactions and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate HR tasks (GA appointments, letters, terminations) and faculty hiring support.
• Provide data-driven insights for planning and decision‑making.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Professional judgment

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

LionPATH

SIMBA

Job description

Penn State University’s Department of Education Policy Studies seeks an Administrative Support Manager to lead the department’s business and administrative operations from the Office of the Department Head. You will help develop budgets, oversee staff, and streamline HR and finance transactions.

With regular on‑site presence at University Park, you will coordinate cross‑department programs, course scheduling, and facilities coordination, while guiding strategic operations and reporting to senior