Executive Department Manager - Chair Support & Operations

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s College of Liberal Arts seeks a Department Manager in the Department of Sociology to provide executive level, professional support for the Chair. You will manage a wide range of administrative functions with a university-wide scope and assist with long-range strategic planning.

Responsibilities include department policy development, staff supervision, budget oversight, HR processes, space and event planning, and coordination with central offices to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of advanced administrative experience.
• Supervisory experience and ability to manage budgets/financial oversight.
• Experience with Workday; strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage department staff, hiring, and training; supervise contracts and coordinate projects with the Population Research Center.
• Oversee graduate program admissions, TA assignments, and fellowship management.
• Oversee faculty HR, recruitment, leave processes, and promotions; coordinate faculty reviews and tenure considerations.
• Oversee department communications, events, and liaison with central offices to ensure policy compliance.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and strategic planning aligned with department goals.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Smartsheets

DocuSign

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Interfolio

Tableau

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin’s College of Liberal Arts seeks a Department Manager in the Department of Sociology to provide executive level, professional support for the Chair. You will manage a wide range of administrative functions with a university-wide scope and assist with long-range strategic planning.

Responsibilities include department policy development, staff supervision, budget oversight, HR processes, space and event planning, and coordination with central offices to ensure