Foster School of Business has an opportunity for a Director of Operations.
Responsible for strategic planning, direction, and control of programs within Executive Education. Utilize specialized knowledge of the program to develop strategic plans, oversee their implementation, and ensure continued performance. Will utilize delegated decision-making authority to allocate resources and establish policies, methods, procedures, and work rules for the programs and the associated staff. Will ensure program conforms to institutional and department policies and requirements and supervise program managers responsible for assigned programs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Oversight and Development of Program Operations (80%) • Provide strategic input to the Associate Dean on growth plans. New Program Development (20%) • Identify new program opportunities through research, market trends, reports, and meeting with key stakeholders. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree in Business or other Humanities and a minimum of 5-years of work experience in program development. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS This position also requires excellent writing, speaking and interpersonal skills; supervisory experience; an ability to maintain and initiate programs, make independent decisions, and work with faculty, university administrators, and business clients at all levels. Proven experience in these areas is highly desirable. Demonstrated record of growth impact; team supervision; advancement within organizations; managing operation of complex business units. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience working in adult education. WORKING CONDITIONS This position is mostly first shift (8am-5pm) but on occasion there are seasonal events that would require some evening or weekend shifts. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. |
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