Senior Department Operations Manager

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days of vacation

10 recognized holidays

Competitive health insurance packages

Metro transit U-Pass

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a qualified administrator to oversee the department office’s day-to-day activities. The role serves as the primary department/business manager, coordinating finances, HR, IT, and related matters while supervising staff and managing office operations.

Responsibilities include budget adherence, coordinating large meetings, and acting as a liaison with IT and facilities, ensuring smooth operations within a normal office environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience: 5 years relevant experience.
• Skills: Not Applicable

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary department/business manager to internal and external contacts, responsible for overseeing finances, HR, IT and other related matters for department.
• Manages/coordinates special projects and events.
• Creates and ensures adherence to annual budget.
• Supervises staff.
• Acts as a liaison to IT and Facilities.
• Manages office equipment inventory and ordering.
• Resolves problems with standard IT infrastructure (computers, phones, displays, video conferencing).
• Interfaces with building management, maintenance and janitorial staff.
• Coordinates logistics of large meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Budgeting

Communication

Computer Literacy

Effective Delegation

Expense Tracking

High-Integrity

Highly Resourceful

Identifying Customer Needs

Inventory Management

Microsoft Office

Office Management

Process Improvements

Reporting Management

Schedule Management

Standards Development

Stress Management

Supervision

Time Constraints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a qualified administrator to oversee the department office’s day-to-day activities. The role serves as the primary department/business manager, coordinating finances, HR, IT, and related matters while supervising staff and managing office operations.

Responsibilities include budget adherence, coordinating large meetings, and acting as a liaison with IT and facilities, ensuring smooth operations within a normal office environment.