Graduate School Operations Leader

Howard University; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Additional Perks

Job summary

Howard University’s Graduate School seeks an Administrative Manager to provide operational support across financial, HR, and administrative functions, partnering with leadership to advance graduate education, research, and student success.

The role leads financial management, HR actions, policy implementation, staff supervision, and strategic initiatives, coordinating with departments, leadership, and external partners to ensure compliance and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, accounting or closely related field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant experience; 5 years may substitute for education.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and manage complex projects.
• Experience working with executives and academic leaders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, budgeting, procurement, and audits.
• Coordinate administrative operations and policy implementation.
• Support HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, and staff development.
• Partner with departments to support graduate student funding and enrollment.

Skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting or closely related field

Job description

Howard University’s Graduate School seeks an Administrative Manager to provide operational support across financial, HR, and administrative functions, partnering with leadership to advance graduate education, research, and student success.

The role leads financial management, HR actions, policy implementation, staff supervision, and strategic initiatives, coordinating with departments, leadership, and external partners to ensure compliance and efficient operations.