Manager of Operations (Project Management)

The Manager of Operations (MO) conducts the daily operations, administration, and finances of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). This position oversees the CFE budget and finances, including annual budget planning, monthly accounting and reconciliation, purchasing, and invoicing. The MO manages the departmental payroll, hiring, and onboarding responsibilities. This role supports the director of CFE, providing administrative and clerical assistance, including scheduling and travel. MO plans large events and workshops, providing booking, catering, and in-person support. The MO provides content management system (CMS) support for the CFE website and provide administrative support for campus Interfolio and Faculty Activity System software systems. This position supervises multiple undergraduate student employees, providing them guidance and mentorship.  

The Manager of Operations is a full-time staff position, reporting directly to the CFE director. A hybrid work schedule is negotiable based on CFE needs and work performance.  

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management, or related field 

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in accounting and/or management in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

• Working knowledge of office procedures.
• Working knowledge of accounting processes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
• Advanced computer skills with wide knowledge of business software
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to complete tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ability to multitask and self-motivated.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn new software and database systems.
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

 Certifications: None

Supervision: 1-5 Staff

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to engage in repetitive motion and communicate effectively.

Departmental Preferences:

• 12 months experience in higher education.
• 12 - 24 months in office experience or financial management

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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