Senior Department Operations Manager

Washington University; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

U-Pass transit access

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a capable department administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of the department office. You will manage finances, HR coordination, IT liaison, and ensure smooth workflow across teams, vendors, and facilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preferred bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience. You’ll supervise staff, coordinate events, and implement process improvements while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Work Experience: 5 years of relevant experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: No specific license required.
• Driver's License: Not required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary department/business manager, overseeing finances, HR, IT and related matters.
• Manages/coordinates special projects and events.
• Creates and ensures adherence to annual budget.
• Supervises staff.
• Liaises with IT and Facilities.
• Manages office equipment inventory and ordering.
• Resolves problems with standard IT infrastructure.
• Interacts 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

Supply Management

Time Constraints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a capable department administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of the department office. You will manage finances, HR coordination, IT liaison, and ensure smooth workflow across teams, vendors, and facilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preferred bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience. You’ll supervise staff, coordinate events, and implement process improvements while maintaining a