Director Of Operations

umd.edu

College Park, Maryland, US
165,680 to 198,816.00 py
On-site
Financial management
Operational planning
Administrative oversight
The University of Maryland is seeking a Director of Operations for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, responsible for overseeing administrative, financial, and operational activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in academic administration, managing budgets, and leading staff, with a strong focus on compliance and strategic planning

Job Summary

  • The Director organizes and prioritizes critical issues and data for the Chair to facilitate effective decisions and strategic planning.
  • The Director provides direct and indirect oversight of departmental finances (approximately $51M), personnel (3-5 direct staff reports), payroll (347 total employees), space utilization and faculty affairs.
  • The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Maryland is seeking a Director of Operations for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, responsible for overseeing administrative, financial, and operational activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in academic administration, managing budgets, and leading staff, with a strong focus on compliance and strategic planning.

Salary

165,680 to 198,816.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • financial management
  • operational planning
  • administrative oversight
  • personnel management
  • regulatory compliance
  • grant proposal development

Nice-to-have

  • strategic decision support
  • policy interpretation
  • data synthesis for reporting

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Ten (10) years of professional experience
  • Five (5) years of experience supervising staff
  • Knowledge of HR policies and laws
  • Business acumen
  • Organizational performance measures
  • Data analytics and negotiation skills
  • Microsoft Office and Google Workspace proficiency

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Not specified

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