Director Of Operations

University of Maryland

College Park, MD, US
Base: $165,680 to $198,816.00; bonus/equity: not s...
10 years professional experience in business operations
5 years supervising professional staff
Knowledge of hr policies and federal regulations
The Director plans and directs all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and affiliated centers

Job Summary

  • The Director plans and directs all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and affiliated centers.
  • This role involves overseeing approximately $51M in departmental finances, payroll for 347 employees, and advising the Chair on strategic planning.
  • Candidates must have at least 10 years of professional experience in human resources, payroll, budget, finance, or facilities management.

Matching Summary

The Director plans and directs all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and affiliated centers.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 years professional experience in business operations
  • 5 years supervising professional staff
  • Knowledge of HR policies and federal regulations
  • Experience managing $50M+ budgets
  • Strong data analytics and negotiation skills

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Business Administration or related field
  • Experience with sponsored research administration
  • Familiarity with Tableau or Power BI visualization tools
  • Background in academic environment preferred
  • Experience with large-scale grant proposals

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience
  • Minimum 5 years of staff supervision experience
  • Knowledge of HR laws and business acumen
  • Ability to manage complex data and create reports

Work Rights

Must complete employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)

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