Strategic Operations Manager – Admin & Programs

University of Washington; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Bothell is seeking a Manager of Administration & Operations to oversee OSAS/FYPP administrative, program, and budget functions. The role reports to the AVC/Dean and coordinates with campus partners to drive efficiency and strategic priorities.

The position requires strong leadership across administration, program management, and financial stewardship, with a focus on process improvement and cross-unit collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience managing daily operations including financial and budget, HR, project, contract, and organizational management.
• Master’s degree preferred in business, accounting, finance, or related field; experience with Workday is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for day-to-day administrative and operational functions.
• Coordinate planning and execution of leadership meetings, retreats, and key campus events.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate administrative processes and workflows to improve efficiency.
• Analyze operational needs and provide recommendations to support organizational effectiveness.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and HR-related changes in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Prepare budget analyses, forecasts, and fiscal reports to support decision making.

Skills

Budget management

Operational leadership

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Job description

University of Washington Bothell is seeking a Manager of Administration & Operations to oversee OSAS/FYPP administrative, program, and budget functions. The role reports to the AVC/Dean and coordinates with campus partners to drive efficiency and strategic priorities.

The position requires strong leadership across administration, program management, and financial stewardship, with a focus on process improvement and cross-unit collaboration.