Natural Sciences Operations Manager

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time Benefits

Benefits package

Job summary

Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, is seeking an Operations Manager for the Natural Sciences Unit to oversee academic administration, procurement, budget tracking, course scheduling, HR and student employment processes.

Reporting to the Senior Director of College Operations, the role coordinates multiple offices to ensure compliant, timely execution and data-informed reporting, with a focus on service delivery and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in academic operations and administration.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-volume academic environment.
• Strong written and oral communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day academic and administrative operations for the Natural Sciences Unit.
• Coordinate purchasing, vendor, payment, and budget-tracking activity.
• Support course scheduling logistics and enrollment monitoring.
• Oversee HR, staffing, and student employment workflows.
• Coordinate facilities, space, equipment, and inventory needs.
• Develop reports, dashboards, SOPs, and process improvements.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

MS Office Suite

Scheduling tools

Administrative tracking systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Banner

Cognos

Unimarket

Formstack

HR/procurement systems

Student records systems

Job description

Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, is seeking an Operations Manager for the Natural Sciences Unit to oversee academic administration, procurement, budget tracking, course scheduling, HR and student employment processes.

Reporting to the Senior Director of College Operations, the role coordinates multiple offices to ensure compliant, timely execution and data-informed reporting, with a focus on service delivery and accountability.