Strategic Administrative Manager — Ops & HR Lead

HU101 The Howard University; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Additional Perks

Job summary

Howard University is seeking an Administrative Manager for the Graduate School, responsible for financial management, HR administration, and operational oversight to support graduate education and student success.

The role interacts with university leadership, faculty, and external partners, ensuring compliance and strategic planning while advancing the mission of Howard University. A Bachelor’s degree and several years of experience in a related field are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting or closely related field.
• 5 years of related work experience may be substituted for educational qualifications.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and manage multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, including expenditures, revenue trends, and internal controls.
• Coordinate administrative operations for the Graduate School and supervise staff.
• Manage HR processes: recruitment, onboarding, and personnel actions; ensure policy compliance.
• Support graduate student funding, fellowships, assistantships, and scholarships; monitor payrolls.
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning, accreditation, and institutional initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Leadership by influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance / Business Administration / Accounting

Job description

Howard University is seeking an Administrative Manager for the Graduate School, responsible for financial management, HR administration, and operational oversight to support graduate education and student success.

The role interacts with university leadership, faculty, and external partners, ensuring compliance and strategic planning while advancing the mission of Howard University. A Bachelor’s degree and several years of experience in a related field are required.