Library Operations & Payroll Manager

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University – Tisch Library is seeking an Assistant Manager, Director's Office to support payroll administration, budgeting, and facilities coordination. You will supervise staff, manage payroll for staff and student employees, and help ensure efficient, confidential operations within the Director's Office.

Working closely with library leadership and campus partners, you will develop administrative procedures, track budgets, and support organizational initiatives, contributing to continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3 years of payroll, budgeting, or accounting experience.
• Experience coordinating administrative operations and multi-priority work.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative team.
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, assign work, develop employees, and foster service-oriented culture.
• Manage payroll for staff and student employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor budgets and financial transactions; assist with planning, forecasting, reporting, and invoicing.
• Maintain confidential personnel, payroll, and financial records per university policy.
• Liaise with Facilities Management to coordinate building maintenance and projects.
• Track work orders, document updates, and report to library leadership.
• Develop and improve administrative procedures to increase efficiency.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise student employees, including payroll oversight.
• Support library projects, events, and operational initiatives; participate in committees.

Skills

Payroll administration

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Office productivity software

Administrative systems

Job description

Tufts University – Tisch Library is seeking an Assistant Manager, Director's Office to support payroll administration, budgeting, and facilities coordination. You will supervise staff, manage payroll for staff and student employees, and help ensure efficient, confidential operations within the Director's Office.

Working closely with library leadership and campus partners, you will develop administrative procedures, track budgets, and support organizational initiatives, contributing to continuous