Operations Manager

Worcester Polytech; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,400 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust retirement match

Tuition assistance

Wellness perks

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking an Operations Manager for its Business School to manage daily operations and ensure compliance with policies. This position involves overseeing faculty and staff recruitment, budget management, and supporting events. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience in higher education.

With a salary range of $55,400 - $65,000 per year, WPI also offers a robust benefits package with retirement match and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Three years of relevant experience in higher education preferred.
• Knowledge of budget management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate operations of the Business School.
• Oversee fiscal and budgetary administration.
• Coordinate faculty, staff, and student recruiting.

Skills

Budget management

Workday experience

Team leadership

Departmental policy implementation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

JOB TITLE

Operations Manager

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

The Business School

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

SUMMARY

WPI's Business School is seeking to hire an Operations Manager to facilitate the management of day-to-day operations and staff of the department and ensure a professional environment with proper implementation of policies and procedures. The desired candidate will manage essential functions for operation and growth of the department under the guidance of the Business School Dean.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and coordinate operations of the Business School: Assist and contribute to setting and documenting departmental policies and procedures, research, planning, and development activities. Ensure that departmental operations comply with organizational policies and procedures. Provide needed support for departmental staff.
• Oversee and assist the Dean on day-to-day fiscal and budgetary administration of the School.
• Manage faculty and staff purchasing card functions, including application for new employees, assisting Accounting with timely processing, and approving expenses in Workday.
• Coordinate Business School faculty, staff and student recruiting: Process faculty, staff and student employment authorizations, appointments, and salary documents.
• Oversee and assist with composition, editing, and design work for departmental publications and marketing efforts via venues such as the Web, social media, brochures and the department newsletter: Develop with the Department Head and oversee the creation and maintenance of the Business School–specific system for advertising internship, course scheduling, career opportunities and Business School alumni network.
• Support the Dean in development and management of special School events and functions, including coordinating School Advisory Board meetings, C‑Suite Meetings, student orientation, open houses, School’s annual student awards and ceremony, MQP events and programming, and providing support for regular undergraduate and graduate Business School events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education.
• Knowledge of budget management.
• Workday experience preferred.

COMPENSATION

Salary: $55,400 - $65,000 per year. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity. WPI’s benefits package includes a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance and more.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

EEO STATEMENT

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.