Eastern Oregon University
College Operations Manager, College of STMHS
🇺🇸 La Grande, OR
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $64K - $73K
💻 Operations
🗓️ September 29th, 2025
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Eastern Oregon University is hiring a College Operations Manager for the College of Science, Technology, Mathematics & Health Sciences (STMHS) who will also serve as the Fiscal Lead for the university’s four academic colleges. The role requires leading college operations, managing budgets, supervising staff, and supporting faculty recruitment and grant administration, while providing strategic financial guidance and ensuring operational excellence.
Highlights
- Lead fiscal management for the budgets of EOU's four academic colleges including development, monitoring, reporting, and policy streamlining.
- Manage day-to-day operations for STMHS, including budget oversight, personnel management, purchasing, and accreditation support.
- Supervise administrative and technical staff, fostering professional development.
- Support STMHS faculty recruitment, course scheduling, and online education initiatives.
- Assist with grant administration for the College of STMHS.
- Proficiency required in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe; preferred skills in Banner, FAST, CourseDog, Canvas, DegreeWorks, Slate.
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or related field; 5+ years administrative/operations management experience; 2+ years supervisory experience.
- Salary range: $63,900 - $73,470 annually, dependent on qualifications, with comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits.
- Serve as a collaborator with Deans, faculty, and staff across four colleges to support university-wide fiscal and operational goals.
- Background check and authorization to work in the U.S. required; EOU does not sponsor employment visas.
College Operations Manager, College of STMHS Full Description
College Operations Manager, College of STMHS
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Applicant must provide:
- Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
- Complete curriculum vitae (resume);
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/institutional-effectiveness/values-and-principles/.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
The Eastern Oregon University main campus is on a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/visitor/.
EOU offers a very attractive package of State of Oregon public employee benefits including:
- Paid holidays (10 days/year)
- Paid sick time-off (12 days/year)
- Paid vacation (22 days/year)
- Individual and Family Healthcare Insurance (95%+ employer-paid medical, dental, vision)
- Oregon Paid Leave benefits (up to 12 paid weeks)
- Federal FMLA and State of Oregon Family Leave (OFLA) benefits (up to 12 weeks paid/unpaid)
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
- For more details, see Prospective Employees https://www.eou.edu/hr/prospective-employees
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Position Title | College Operations Manager, College of STMHS
Full or Part Time | Full Time
FTE | 1.0
Position Type | Regular
Posting Number | 20110650C&A
Full or Part Time | Full Time
FTE | 1.0
Position Type | Regular
Posting Number | 20110650C&A
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Eastern Oregon University (EOU) invites applications for an analytical and organized leader to serve as College Operations Manager (COM) for the College of Science, Technology, Mathematics & Health Sciences (STMHS) and Fiscal Lead for EOU’s four academic colleges.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, analytical professional who values precision, collaboration, and service. The Incumbent has central roles in ensuring operational excellence within STMHS and providing fiscal leadership for the university’s academic colleges.
The ideal candidate will be motivated by EOU’s mission as “Oregon’s Rural University”—bringing high-quality education to students on campus, online, and throughout the region.
Why Join EOU? Impactful work: Have direct positive impact in supporting student and faculty success at Oregon’s only rural public university. Collaborative environment: team with with Deans, faculty, and staff across the four colleges. Professional growth: Gain high-level fiscal management and leadership experience in a university setting. EOU respects your career goals and actively supports professional skill development. Community: Live and work in the scenic Grand Ronde Valley, with a strong sense of place and work-life balance. Competitive salary and benefits: $63,900 – $73,470 annually (depending on qualifications), plus comprehensive healthcare (including family), paid time-off and retirement benefits.
Responsibilities
Fiscal Lead for EOU’s four academic colleges: Annual budget development and management. Monitor expenditures, prepare regular reports for Deans, and provide strategic financial guidance. Partner with Accounts Payable to streamline fiscal policies and procedures. Help ensure sound, data-informed decision making.
College Operations Management (STMHS): Provide confidential administrative support to the Dean and serve as a key member of the college leadership team. Direct day-to-day operations of STMHS, including college budget oversight, purchasing, personnel management, and accreditation support. Supervise administrative and technical staff, provide guidance and professional development. Support College of STMHS grant administration. Support college of STMHS faculty recruitment, course scheduling, and online education processes.
Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance, accounting, or related discipline. At least five (5) years of administrative or operations management experience, including support for mid-level administrators, budget/finance oversight, and staff supervision. Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience. Demonstrated competence in: Budgeting, financial reporting, and data-informed decision making. Strong written/oral communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe. Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Background Check and Work Authorization Documentation: Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check (having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment); In compliance with federal law, all applicants hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification forms upon hire. Eastern Oregon University does not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in business administration or related discipline. Seven or more years management and supervisory experience. Proficiency with document/data systems (e.g., Banner, FAST, CourseDog, Canvas, DegreeWorks, Slate).
Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicant must provide: Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU); Complete curriculum vitae (resume); Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/institutional-effectiveness/values-and-principles/.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
The Eastern Oregon University main campus is on a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/visitor/.
EOU offers a very attractive package of State of Oregon public employee benefits including: Paid holidays (10 days/year) Paid sick time-off (12 days/year) Paid vacation (22 days/year) Individual and Family Healthcare Insurance (95%+ employer-paid medical, dental, vision) Oregon Paid Leave benefits (up to 12 paid weeks) Federal FMLA and State of Oregon Family Leave (OFLA) benefits (up to 12 weeks paid/unpaid) Employer-paid life insurance Relocation assistance Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents For more details, see Prospective Employees https://www.eou.edu/hr/prospective-employees
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Salary | $63,900 - $73,470 Annually DOQ
Posting Detail Information
Open Date | 09/08/2025
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
First Day of Application Review | 09/30/2025
Quick Link to Posting | https://eou.peopleadmin.com/postings/3323
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
First Day of Application Review | 09/30/2025
Quick Link to Posting | https://eou.peopleadmin.com/postings/3323
Posting Specific Questions
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- EOU Website Posting
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Veteran Preference Document
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
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