Operations Manager - Higher Ed External Relations

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Oregon is seeking an Operations Manager for the External Relations Office in Eugene, OR. The role leads day-to-day operations, manages the operating budget, and supports donor cultivation and alumni engagement in a fast-paced environment.

Working with the Senior Director and leadership team, you will coordinate calendars, travel, briefing materials, and communications, acting as a primary liaison to the Board of Advisors and supervising staff and students as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience providing administrative, operational, or program support.
• Two years of experience coordinating and executing events or programs, including managing logistics, communications, vendors, schedules, and other event-related activities.
• Two years of experience with budget management, data analysis, reporting, and/or database/CRM systems, including tracking expenditures and preparing information to support operational or strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day office operations and manage the External Relations Office budget.
• Coordinate data analysis, CRM reporting, and donor engagement activities.
• Provide high-level administrative support to the Senior Director and other development directors as needed, including management of complex calendars, travel coordination, preparation of briefing materials and presentations.
• Serve as liaison to the External Relations Office Board of Advisors and support board-related activities and meetings.

Skills

Administrative support

Event coordination

Budget analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Database systems

Job description

The University of Oregon is seeking an Operations Manager for the External Relations Office in Eugene, OR. The role leads day-to-day operations, manages the operating budget, and supports donor cultivation and alumni engagement in a fast-paced environment.

Working with the Senior Director and leadership team, you will coordinate calendars, travel, briefing materials, and communications, acting as a primary liaison to the Board of Advisors and supervising staff and students as needed.