We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position:
Reporting directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA), the Director of Operations assists the VPSA in the fulfillment of a wide variety of complex and highly sensitive executive and administrative duties.
The scope and complexity of these duties require an individual whose primary knowledge, skills, and abilities include the exercise of personal initiative, independent judgment, proficiency in the basics of project management, and a substantial knowledge of Student Affairs paradigms. Experience and understanding of the organizational processes of the academy is essential.
Responsible for a broad and complex set of assignments, coordinates special projects and reports, and provides leadership and support. Acts independently within functional and organizational guidelines and interprets University policy.
Consults with executive management and administration on divisional strategy and accomplishing divisional objectives, as well as advises executive management on critical and sensitive issues. Represents the VPSA and the Division of Student Affairs to various campus constituents, assigned committees, and required off campus constituents. Other duties as assigned
Possesses a complete knowledge of the University’s mission and strategic priorities, and the views and philosophy of the VPSA. This knowledge will serve as the baseline upon which the incumbent will fulfill all assigned tasks and responsibilities.
The Director of Operations for the Division of Student Affairs at Eastern Washington University will provide leadership in communications, assessment, budget management, and operations support for the executive leadership of the division. This role involves shaping strategic decisions, coordinating communications from various centers and units, managing the division’s budget, and overseeing day-to-day operations.
Provides leadership in the areas of division-wide projects, the divisional strategic planning process, divisional communications, and public relations efforts, as well as the pursuit of scholarly and research endeavors under the direction of the VPSA.
Advises the VPSA on budget. Serves as the principal budget officer for the Division of Student Affairs including developing division budget policies and practices that are consistent with Eastern Washington University, state, and federal requirements.
Coordinates, prepares, and submits required reports to the VPSA and other appropriate University officials. The position also works collaboratively with division managers and budget officers in other divisions. Has broadly delegated authority for administrative functions and is expected to exercise significant judgment in the development and implementation of divisional administrative policies and procedures relating to fiscal issues.
Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page:
https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .
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