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Open Date  | 06/24/2025
Requisition Number  | PRN42284B
Job Title  | Assoc Dir, Ops & Logistics
Working Title  | Senior Manager of Operations - Multi-Department (Non-Executive)
Job Grade  | G
FLSA Code  | Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code?  | No
Standard Hours per Week  | 40
Full Time or Part Time?  | Full Time
Shift  | Day
Work Schedule Summary  |
VP Area  | Academic Affairs
Department  | 00158 - Coll of Architect & Plan-Dean
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | $75,000 - $90,000
Close Date  | 09/24/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  | 07/21/2025
Job Summary  | The College of Architecture + Planning (CAP) at the University of Utah seeks a dynamic, organized, and experienced individual to lead operations, strategic planning, and staffing across multiple areas in the Dean’s Office in support of the goals and mission of the College and the University. The position will play a crucial role in managing the college’s facilities and services, supervising and mentoring staff, and supporting academic units and student experience. The successful candidate will report directly to the dean (or dean’s delegate) and collaborate with the college leadership team to develop and implement strategic priorities, create and track key departmental performance metrics, and review and update processes in coordination with the dean.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and manage multiple departments within the College, including Facilities, Workshop, and Front Office. Oversee all applicable functions (e.g., staff supervision, operations, scheduling, occupational safety and regulatory compliance, etc.). Serve as the primary liaison between college and university shared services on Human Resources and IT. Lead development and implementation of plans and policies in support of the college’s mission and strategic priorities. Create and track key departmental performance metrics. Collaborate with internal stakeholders in support of growth initiatives, but does not have responsibility for market profit and loss (P&L). Resolve escalated issues and concerns. First-level director. Assist executives in defining college goals and strategic plans. Extensive knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the college and functional areas.


Responsibilities  | Responsibilities include:1. Directs the development and implementation of operations objectives that are consistent with the College of Architecture and Planning’s and University of Utah’s goals and objectives.2. May develop logistic plans and procedures to ensure that internal university and external entities’ needs are met.3. May be responsible for grand scale scheduling and coordination of large, multi-functional areas or departments.4. Responsible for evaluating current and proposed systems and procedures and determining implementation of changes as needed.5. Provides strategic direction by setting short and long-term goals, estimating budgetary requirements for staff, space and equipment planning, and implementing special projects and policies.6. Develops strategies consistent with the University of Utah’s continuous quality improvement program.7. Oversees all aspects of staff management including recruitment, retention, training/coaching, and development of assigned staff.8. Forecasts staffing, capital and operating budget needs in evaluating and reporting on market sensitivity, financial analysis, space utilization review, staff performance evaluation, etc.9. Ensures customer satisfaction by analyzing complaints, concerns and suggestions and providing appropriate follow-through.10. Oversees the analysis and determination of appropriate staff mix to support customer needs.11. Ensures competency of management/supervisory staff through the development and/or presentation of educational programs and through on-going staff performance evaluation.12. Markets and promotes new and existing programs and services to internal and external customers.13. Participates in university-wide committees to establish customer/patient service and administrative plans and policies.14. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships.


Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; plus six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required. Master’s degree in Business Administration or related area preferred. This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.


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Type  | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary  | Required Documents: Cover letter Resume Contact information for three references 
Applicants who apply by July 21st will be given priority review.


Additional Information  | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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