Director Of Operations

cmns.umd.edu

College Park, Maryland, United States
Base: $165,680 to $198,816.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Not specified
10 years professional experience in business operations
5 years supervising professional staff
Knowledge of federal state human resources laws
The University of Maryland is seeking a Director of Operations for its Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. This leadership role involves overseeing administrative, financial, and operational activities, requiring extensive experience in business operations, budget management, and staff supervision

Job Summary

  • The Director plans and directs all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering including affiliated centers.
  • This role involves direct oversight of approximately $51M in departmental finances and 347 total employees while advising faculty on regulatory compliance.
  • Candidates must have ten years of professional experience in areas such as payroll, budget, finance, or facilities management within a business operations context.

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The University of Maryland is seeking a Director of Operations for its Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. This leadership role involves overseeing administrative, financial, and operational activities, requiring extensive experience in business operations, budget management, and staff supervision.

Salary

Base: $165,680 to $198,816.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Exempt benefits available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 years professional experience in business operations
  • 5 years supervising professional staff
  • Knowledge of federal state human resources laws
  • Experience managing $51M departmental finances
  • Ability to work on large-scale grant proposals

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau
  • Experience managing sponsored research administration
  • Master's degree in Business Administration preferred
  • Knowledge of pre and post award processes
  • Strong background in academic administration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited college
  • Ten years of professional experience
  • Five years of supervisory experience
  • Completion of background check
  • Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)

Work Rights

Must complete employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)

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