Director of School Operations
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Job Description
Job Title: Director of School Operations
Reporting Relationship: Dean Devoe School of Business Technology and Leadership
Unit: National & Global
Department: DeVoe School of Business Technology and Leadership
Campus Location: Indianapolis Ed Center North Indianapolis IN
Duties and Responsibilities
- Executive Calendar & Workflow Management
- Strategically manage and optimize the calendars of the Division Chairs and Deans Office leadership
- Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively coordinate resources rooms and stakeholder communications
- Develop standardized processes for meeting preparation follow-up and documentation
- Event Strategy & Operations
- Co-lead planning and execution of high-impact School events (residencies speaker series graduations conferences) in partnership with the IWU National & Global Events Director
- Own vendor relationships contract negotiations budget oversight and on-site logistics
- Create event performance metrics conduct post-event analyses and recommend continuous-improvement initiatives
- Divisional Administrative Leadership
- Oversee day-to-day administrative infrastructure for the Business and Technology Divisions including staffing student services and facilities coordination
- Manage a small team of administrative assistants and student coordinatorsproviding coaching performance feedback and professional development
- Monitor and report on division budgets process high-volume purchase orders and ensure timely expense reconciliations
- Deans Office Partnership & Special Projects
- Facilitate complex travel logistics expense reporting and high-level communications for the Dean and Assistant Dean
- Draft executive-level presentations reports and correspondence
- Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives (accreditation support new-program launches process automation) as delegated by the Deans Office
Qualifications:According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
- An Associates degree is required
Experience
- Five to seven (57) years of progressively responsible leadership in higher education administration event management or a comparable professional services setting
- Proven track record of supervising staff and driving process improvements
Required Skills
- Technical & Business Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint) and calendar-management platforms
- Budget management experience including forecasting and variance analysis
- Familiarity with IWUs National & Global systems preferred (e.g. EMS event scheduling Banner finance modules)
- Core Competencies:
- Exceptional strategic-planning and organizational acumen
- Outstanding verbal and written communication with the ability to influence at all levels
- High emotional intelligence discretion and commitment to confidentiality
- Proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced dynamic academic environment
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU in covenant with Gods reconciling work and in accordance with the biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living teaching and learning which exhibits honor respect and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences our community authentically values each members earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christs commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
