Operations Manager
Operations Manager
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JOB TITLE
Operations ManagerLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Mechanical & Materials EngineeringDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Direct and manage the day to day operations and staff of the Mechanical Engineering Department to ensure quality service and proper implementation of policies and procedures. Manage all functions essential for the operation and growth of the Mechanical Engineering Department under the guidance of the Mechanical Engineering Department Head.JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the day-to-day fiscal and budgetary affairs of the department assist in the management of grants and contracts serving as authorized signer for all departmental funds.
- Maintain communication with faculty staff and students to recruit their participation in departmental events. Interact with ME andWPIfaculty students and members of the Deans Office and Provost Office on a normal and consistent basis.
- Represent the department to other university units and outside agencies on administrative matters.
- Oversee the development and implementation of administrative policies and procedures.
- Oversee the planning and design of department brochures web development and project activities.
- Assist the Department Head in designing and coordinating new programs and initiatives.
- Edit and help compose the departmental annual report the department newsletter andABETreports.
- Manage all requests for course scheduling and the annual updates for the undergraduate and graduate catalogs.
- Faculty hiring: Oversee and maintain the complete process and communication for department faculty positions placing advertisements maintaining a database of applicants (200) schedule all interviews.
- Plan and coordinate departmental and college scholarships and awards.
- Organize plan and coordinate department events and construction projects.
- Responsible for hiring training and supervision of ME office staff with input from the department head.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of student employees.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of experience in an administrative assistant or related support position capacity.
- Strong written verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and proficiency/willingness to learn other key software applications (Workday P-card etc.)
- Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and be able to manage several projects simultaneously.
- Must be able to successfully relate well to all levels of the campus community.
Salary: $55400 $67900. WPIs benefits package includes a robust retirement match wellness perks tuition assistance and more!
This is an on-site role with an opportunity for limited remote work negotiable.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
