Hybrid Academic Operations & Admin Leader

Biola University, Inc.; La Mirada (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Biola University, Inc. is seeking an Operations & Administration Manager for the Haque College of Engineering and Technology. The role oversees accreditation logistics, budget, and strategic admin across the college while coordinating with the Dean’s Office and SSTH.

The OAM will supervise staff, manage facilities, and align processes with Biola’s mission. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of broad administrative experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in academic administration.
• Expertise in internal and external assessment and accreditation procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with faculty and industry partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with prioritization.
• Ability to self-initiate with minimal oversight and possess organizational skills.
• Experience with budgeting, procurement, and staff supervision.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and standard word-processing tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accreditation documentation, scheduling, and compliance with ABET/WASC processes.
• Oversee facilities budget, procurement, and expense management for the college.
• Support program development, curriculum logistics, and enrollment coordination.
• Administer grants reporting schedules with Dean’s Office and related offices.
• Plan and manage academic administration activities and staff workload.
• Coordinate college events, communications, and campus partnerships.

Skills

Academic administration

Accreditation procedures

Executive communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Adaptability

Initiative

Organization

Problem solving

Budget management

Staff supervision

Google Workspace

Typing speed

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Biola University, Inc. is seeking an Operations & Administration Manager for the Haque College of Engineering and Technology. The role oversees accreditation logistics, budget, and strategic admin across the college while coordinating with the Dean’s Office and SSTH.

The OAM will supervise staff, manage facilities, and align processes with Biola’s mission. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of broad administrative experience, with strong communication and