Director Of Operations

aws.umd.edu

College Park, Maryland, United States
Base: $165,680 to $198,816.00; bonus/equity: not s...
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10 years professional experience in business operations
5 years supervising professional staff
Knowledge of hr policies and federal regulations
** The University of Maryland is seeking a Director of Operations for its Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, responsible for overseeing administrative, financial, and operational activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in academic administration and business operations, particularly within higher education. **

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 finances, 347 total employees, and over 180 faculty members.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong skills in data analytics, negotiation, and the ability to synthesize complex information for strategic decision-making.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Maryland is seeking a Director of Operations for its Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, responsible for overseeing administrative, financial, and operational activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in academic administration and business operations, particularly within higher education. **

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 $51M departmental budget
  • Ability to work on large-scale grant proposals

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • Minimum 10 years professional experience in finance or operations
  • Minimum 5 years supervisory experience
  • Completion of background check and employment eligibility verification

Work Rights

Must complete employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)

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