Strategic Operations Director for Executive Affairs

Kean University; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Kean University seeks a Managing Assistant Director for Executive Operations to provide strategic administrative leadership for the Office of the Vice Chancellor in Jersey City, NJ. The role directs complex administrative functions, leads executive projects, and aligns policies with institutional priorities, collaborating with campus leadership, staff, students, and external partners.

The position requires flexibility for evening and weekend hours, with primary duties on the Kean Jersey City

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in higher education, education, government, nonprofit, or public administration.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and managing complex multi-stakeholder projects.
• Preferred qualifications include: strategic planning, institutional research, government relations and/or higher education administration.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, problem-solving and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic administrative leadership for the Office of the Vice Chancellor.
• Direct and coordinate complex administrative and operational functions.
• Lead executive-level projects and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure effective execution of institutional priorities and policies.

Skills

Executive leadership support

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Cross-divisional coordination

Administrative leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kean University seeks a Managing Assistant Director for Executive Operations to provide strategic administrative leadership for the Office of the Vice Chancellor in Jersey City, NJ. The role directs complex administrative functions, leads executive projects, and aligns policies with institutional priorities, collaborating with campus leadership, staff, students, and external partners.

The position requires flexibility for evening and weekend hours, with primary duties on the Kean Jersey City