Director of Operations and Strategic Business Manager

1 week ago

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

The Director of Operations and Outreach (DOO) is a key leadership position at Northwestern University, responsible for leading the strategic business management and tactical operation of the Northwestern National Laboratories Institute for Science and Engineering (NNaISE). The DOO will innovate, implement, and continually enhance NNaISE's programs and plans to ensure excellence at all levels.

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.
  • Manages capital and operating budget planning, purchasing, and payroll expenditures, and regular reconciliation and reporting to ensure sound financial/fiscal management.
  • Coordinates with other budgeting units within the University.
  • Works with the Director and leadership team to support the Institute's growth, development, and expand internal and external relationships.
  • Interacts with faculty and administration at NU, funding agencies, and university collaborators to ensure smooth execution of the center's/institute's initiatives.
  • Serves as liaison to Northwestern's upper administration and central offices throughout the university; engages partners at other universities as needed.
  • Initiates and nurtures regular, productive communication with faculty directors, executive committee, advisory board, and sponsors.
  • Assists the Director in the preparation of information reports, analyses, financial statements, and programmatic presentations as required by sponsors, federal government, Director, Advisory Committee, and participating Universities.
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, and/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.
Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, and more Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/ to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.

Professional Growth & Development

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/professional-development/ to learn more.

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