Director Of Operations

University of Maryland, College Park

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 and managing payroll for 347 total employees.
  • The successful candidate must have strong knowledge of human resources policies, federal laws, and the ability to work on large-scale grant proposals.

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 large budgets and payroll
  • Strong data analytics and negotiation skills

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Business or Higher Ed Administration
  • Experience with sponsored research administration
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau
  • Background in academic environment preferred
  • Experience with multi-source funding grants

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • Minimum 10 years professional experience in relevant fields
  • Minimum 5 years supervising professional staff
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and campus policies
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion

Work Rights

Must complete employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)

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