Strategic Resources & Operations Director

California State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

San José State University’s Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering seeks a Director for Resources and Operations to oversee budgets, personnel, and facilities projects, advising the dean and collaborating with college leadership to optimize resources.

The role involves financial forecasting, monitoring expenditures, space planning with Facilities & Operations, and driving continuous process improvement across the college.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years of experience managing a team of 5+.
• 2 years managing complex, multi-funded budgets.
• Experience with risk management planning.
• Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Dean on budget administration, review proposed budget and personnel actions.
• Manage annual salary and operating expenditures in coordination with the college financial analyst.
• Oversee development and administration of the College budget with Dean and university departments.
• Prepare periodic forecasts for each department and allocate salary, OE, and equipment funds.
• Monitor financial transactions and journal transfers for the college.
• Collaborate with FD&O to ensure space data accuracy and utilization analyses.
• Lead Academic Scheduling and Special Events oversight for the college.
• Supervise college staff, including searches and annual evaluations.
• Track Assigned Time and Faculty Workload; administer appointment processes.
• Provide staff training and lead leadership development across the college.

Skills

Risk management planning

Google Suite & Microsoft Office

Staff management (5+)

Budget management (multi-funded)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

San José State University’s Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering seeks a Director for Resources and Operations to oversee budgets, personnel, and facilities projects, advising the dean and collaborating with college leadership to optimize resources.

The role involves financial forecasting, monitoring expenditures, space planning with Facilities & Operations, and driving continuous process improvement across the college.