Phoenix DPT Program Operations Lead

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University’s Department of Rehabilitation Sciences seeks an Operations Manager for the DPT Phoenix Campus. This hybrid role oversees operations, budget, personnel, and facilities, guiding program leadership and staff to ensure excellence in education, research, and clinical innovation.

You will manage insights reports, coordinate lab sessions and events, and direct IT and website support for the DPT program, aligning with accreditation standards and campus needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related discipline is typically required.
• 5–7 years of program or project management experience in higher education administration.
• Strong organization, communication, interpersonal and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Program Director, Directors, and Faculty on strategy, operations, budget, personnel, and facilities.
• Assist the Program Director with problem-solving, project planning and program management.
• Develop financial, personnel and facilities reports for internal and external bodies.
• Oversee DPT Program Administrative staff, including Program Administrator, Coordinators, and Assistants.
• Prepare spreadsheets and surveys for data analysis and monitoring of resources.
• Coordinate onsite lab sessions, events, and graduation receptions, including lab setup.
• Plan and direct IT in the DPT Program; manage contracts and the program website.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Staff supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in related discipline

Job description

Tufts University’s Department of Rehabilitation Sciences seeks an Operations Manager for the DPT Phoenix Campus. This hybrid role oversees operations, budget, personnel, and facilities, guiding program leadership and staff to ensure excellence in education, research, and clinical innovation.

You will manage insights reports, coordinate lab sessions and events, and direct IT and website support for the DPT program, aligning with accreditation standards and campus needs.