Operations Analyst

The Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for an Operations Analyst in the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society.

You will support day-to-day operations, manage budgets, travel, and course administration, and serve as a resource to faculty and staff. Responsibilities include developing best practices for business processes, maintaining data dashboards, and coordinating procurement and facilities tasks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the Center's mission.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated poise, professionalism, good judgment, and initiative.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Center’s budgets for various programs and travel, ensuring policy compliance.
• Process procurement and payments in line with university policies.
• Manage course schedules, enrollment data, and reporting dashboards.
• Coordinate coursebook orders and instructor desk copies.
• Coordinate facilities maintenance and manage building access and space assets.

Skills

2 years of relevant experience

Strong organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Title:

Operations Analyst

Department:

Academic Affairs Administration | Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society

Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society

The Ohio State University’s motto, Disciplina in Civitatem, or “education for citizenship,” is not merely a slogan; it is an exhortation to remain focused on the responsibility to develop an informed, engaged, and civic‑minded citizenry. It is essential to fulfilling Ohio State’s land‑grant mission.

The Salmon P. Chase Center is a multidisciplinary university center that conducts teaching, research, and public programming concerning the core texts and great debates of Western civilization; the principles, ideals, and institutions of the American and Ohio political order; and the foundations of responsible leadership and informed citizenship. It is an independent academic unit of the University. The Center is a leader of the growing cadre of similar centers of civic thought and leadership in Ohio and throughout the country.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society is conducting a search for an Operations Analyst who will support the Center’s day‑to‑day operations. The Operations Analyst will work closely with the Center’s Operations Manager to develop and maintain best practices for business and program administration. The Operations Analyst will oversee numerous business processes; coordinate course administration; serve as an administrative resource to faculty; and manage the Center’s facilities. The Operations Analyst will enable the Center’s continued growth as the flourishing academic community envisioned in ORC § 3335.39. The Operations Analyst, as with all members of the Center, should embrace the Center’s mission.

Financial Administration, Purchasing, and Travel

The Operations Analyst oversees the Center’s individual spending accounts, including faculty research and start‑up, managing their budgets, reconciling transactions, analyzing spending, and producing monthly reports.

The Operations Analyst manages the Center’s budgets for various student programs and initiatives, developing practices for tracking expenses and communicating with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

The Operations Analyst independently manages all domestic and international travel for faculty and staff.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to the Chase Center’s mission of citizenship education.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

2 years of relevant experience.

Demonstrated poise, professionalism, good judgment, and ability to take the extra step to meet customer needs.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, changing environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Regular in‑person attendance is expected.

Desired Qualifications:

2-4 years of relevant experience.

Familiarity with university policies and procedures.

The Operations Analyst coordinates purchasing of equipment, supplies, and services and processes procurement and payments in compliance with university and Center policies and procedures.

The Operations Analyst works with the Operations Manager to develop, implement, and maintain the Center’s business processes.

Program Support

The Operations Analyst works with the Center’s Associate Director and faculty administrators to develop and maintain the Center’s course schedules.

The Operations Analyst manages course, enrollment, and teaching data, producing regular reports. Working with the Operations Manager, the Operations Analyst develops enrollment dashboards and analyzes relevant data.

The Operations Analyst coordinates coursebook orders and secures instructor desk copies.

Facilities Management

The Operations Analyst manages the Center’s facilities, coordinating maintenance and service requests and ensuring good stewardship of the Center’s space and assets.

The Operations Analyst manages building access and brass keys.

The Operations Analyst serves as the Center’s liaison to the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation, coordinating support and service for the Center’s resources.

The Operations Analyst assists the Operations Manager with logistical, administrative, and practical tasks related to the maintenance and oversight of the Chase Center’s facilities.

Additional Information:

The Targeted Hiring Range for this position is $55,700 - $68,000. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Function: Business Planning and Operations

Subfunction: Business Operations

Band: Specialized

Level: 2

Location:

Page Hall (0061)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

_ Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. _

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.