Operations Lead – Student Innovation Programs

Inside Higher Ed; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational innovation center in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee the successful operations of student-related initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and six years of experience in operations. Responsibilities include project oversight, developing operational excellence frameworks, and collaborating across teams to drive results. Competitive professional development opportunities are available in this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of relevant work experience in operations or project management roles.
• Demonstrated ability to organize large amounts of information effectively.
• Willingness to complete travel and work evenings/weekends if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee successful operations across all CSI initiatives.
• Provide oversight of projects to ensure timely delivery and metric adherence.
• Develop operational excellence foundations, including templates and strategic planning.

Skills

Strong project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to implement new tools and technology

Capacity to measure and articulate metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

An educational innovation center in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee the successful operations of student-related initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and six years of experience in operations. Responsibilities include project oversight, developing operational excellence frameworks, and collaborating across teams to drive results. Competitive professional development opportunities are available in this full-time role.