Director of Operations

4 days ago

Evanston, Illinois, United States Northwestern University Full time
Job Summary:

The Director of Operations and Outreach (DOO) leads the strategic business management and tactical operation of the Northwestern National Laboratories Institute for Science and Engineering (NNaISE).

The DOO innovates, implements and continually enhances NNaISE's programs and plans to ensure excellence at all levels.

In addition to proactively interfacing with institute senior management, executive committees and advisory boards, the DOO manages current initiatives and long-term planning in support of NNaISE's education, research and outreach mission.

The DOO fosters the collaborative spirit of NNaISE with alliances both internal and external to the University and the National Laboratories.

Key Responsibilities:

Develops the vision, mission and operating principles of the institute.

Creates and maintains the infrastructure operating plan and process to enable efficient operations and compliance with university and funding agency policy.

Orchestrates and coordinates activities of many people in various departments to provide seamless support for the Institute's operations and research programs.

Determines the staff organization structure and supervises the recruitment, hiring, training and performance management of any new administrative staff. Continually stays abreast of external regulations.

Manages capital and operating budget planning, purchasing and payroll expenditures, and regular reconciliation and reporting to ensure sound financial/fiscal management.

Manages administrative aspects of space planning and other resource deployment.

Coordinates with other budgeting units within the University.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a related field with 5 or more years' experience in administrative or supervisory capacity with exposure to a combination of budgets, finance, grant administration, facilities, staff supervision, &/or human resources.

5+ year's management experience with progressively larger responsibilities.

Interest in the business of higher education and research.

Knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint or similar packages; familiarity with web development.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in business administration or a PhD in a relevant science, technology, or engineering discipline.

Previous management experience in a university environment.

Experience in grant functions including proposal development, award management close-out.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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