Operations Manager, Data & Information Sciences Lead Projects

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the School of Data and Information Sciences’ operational projects and process improvements. You will coordinate priorities, manage resources, and drive efficient business practices across the school.

The role requires strong project management and communication skills, with oversight of facilities-related initiatives and a focus on continuous improvement to support UNC’s academic mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or a similarly complex environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions to improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational projects and initiatives across the School of Data and Information Sciences.
• Coordinate priorities across functional areas and resolve complex operational issues.
• Support workload management and resource allocation for organizational efficiency.
• Supervise the Facilities Coordinator to ensure a safe, functional work environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

PeopleSoft

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Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the School of Data and Information Sciences’ operational projects and process improvements. You will coordinate priorities, manage resources, and drive efficient business practices across the school.

The role requires strong project management and communication skills, with oversight of facilities-related initiatives and a focus on continuous improvement to support UNC’s academic mission.