Administrative Manager of Undergraduate Education, College of Engineering

• →Oversee the day-to-day administrative, financial, and operational activities supporting the Associate Dean for Education and the undergraduate education portfolio, including the School of Engineering Design and Innovation (SEDI).
• →Provide leadership, supervision, performance management, and professional development for assigned administrative staff; establish priorities, promote collaboration, and foster an inclusive, service-oriented work environment.
• →Manage budgets and financial resources for assigned areas; monitor expenditures, approve transactions, prepare financial and operational reports, and partner with Strategic Finance Partners on budget planning and forecasting.
• →Serve as the primary administrative liaison with Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, Information Technology, Facilities, Student Affairs, and other College and University offices.
• →Lead strategic and operational initiatives; develop implementation plans, coordinate communications, assess outcomes, and recommend improvements to advance College priorities.
• →Support educational programs, student success initiatives, experiential learning activities, digital education efforts, and special projects through effective coordination of resources, processes, and administrative support.
• →Coordinate planning and execution of meetings, events, workshops, advisory board activities, and other programs; develop schedules, budgets, communication plans, and assessment measures as needed.
• →Interpret and apply University and College policies and procedures; ensure compliance with financial, human resources, records management, academic, and operational requirements.
• →Coordinate human resources activities including position requests, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, appointments, personnel actions, labor distributions, payroll-related transactions, and workforce planning.
• →Collect, analyze, and report operational, financial, and workforce data to support decision-making, strategic planning, accreditation activities, communications, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Demonstrated leadership and management experience in a complex organizational environment.
• Strong financial management and budget administration skills, including planning, forecasting, financial analysis, and stewardship of resources.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive matters.
• Experience developing and improving processes, managing resources, and supporting organizational goals.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with leadership, faculty, staff, and stakeholders.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and service-oriented workplace.
  

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Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing their interest and relevant experience, in addition to a resume. 

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