Operations Manager - Higher Education & Data Science

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the School of Data and Information Sciences’ Finance and Operations team. You will oversee operational projects, optimize business processes, and ensure timely delivery of administrative initiatives across the school.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with up to 2 years of related experience, plus strong organizational, communication and data-driven decision-making skills in a complex

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years of experience, or equivalent combination.
• Experience in higher education or similarly complex environment.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for operational projects and business processes.
• Coordinate priorities across functional areas and allocate resources effectively.
• Lead planning and implementation of operational improvements and initiatives.
• Escalate and resolve complex operational issues and ensure efficient execution of priorities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the School of Data and Information Sciences’ Finance and Operations team. You will oversee operational projects, optimize business processes, and ensure timely delivery of administrative initiatives across the school.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with up to 2 years of related experience, plus strong organizational, communication and data-driven decision-making skills in a complex