College Operations Manager, College of STMHS

College Operations Manager, College of STMHS

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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:

Posting Details

 Position Information 

Position Title  | College Operations Manager, College of STMHS
Full or Part Time  | Full Time
FTE  | 1.0
Position Type  | Regular
Posting Number  | 20110650C&A

 Position Summary Information 

Job Description Summary  |
The College of Science, Technology, Mathematics & Health Sciences at Eastern Oregon University has an outstanding career opportunity for engaging work, professional growth, and leading team success at Eastern Oregon University. The College of STMHS is currently comprised of multiple undergraduate, graduate and certificate degree programs in wide variety of academic undergraduate and graduate programs. Many programs in the college are offered both on campus and online.

Incumbent directs the College of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Health Sciences administrative operations, manages the fiscal and budgetary activities of all four colleges of the university, and provides general college administrative support to the Dean of the College of STMHS. This position reports to the Dean of STMHS.

The primary roles of this position are to provide and manage operational and administrative activities for the College of STMHS and be Fiscal Oversight Lead for all colleges.

This is an outstanding career opportunity for a creative, analytical, and highly driven professional, who appreciates precision, organization, teamwork, and who enjoys working collaboratively to identify and implement systematic solutions. A personal and professional calling to serve students and faculty at Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is the core value required for success.

Responsibilities  
Incumbent has duties that span the: (a) administration and operations needs of the College Operations Manager (COM) of STMHS and (b) lead role of primary fiscal budgetary administrative oversight for all of the four colleges at Eastern Oregon University.
As the primary Fiscal Oversight Lead for all colleges, this role oversees the development, integrity and reporting of budgetary, fiscal, and financial procedural matters associated with all four university colleges. This includes preparations of annual budgets, regular reporting of budget matters to the Deans/Colleges, tracking of individual program expenditures, with Accounts Payable develop standardized procedures related to fiscal policies (forms, submissions, approvals, etc.), and budget authority for expenditures. The nature of this role requires effective communication with and diligent service to the Deans and COMs of the other colleges for all fiscal related matters.

In the role of the COM for the College of STMHS, activities encompass a wide array of management and oversight of college operations and personnel supervision plus confidential support to the Dean. The COM touches on nearly all aspects of college operations, including fiscal management, scheduling, personnel, faculty-student support. The COM is required to work closely with all other college operation managers, each of whom oversees a primary functional area, to fulfill the work of the college. The COM manages all of the operational functions of the College, which includes, but is not limited to the following: College budget implementation and control Supervision of Classified administrative and technical staff. Support faculty and online educator search processes Grant administrative support Purchasing Operations College accreditation support Support course and faculty scheduling  The ability to successfully manage changing priorities and the ability to multi-task are required to be successful in this position.

Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance, accounting or related discipline. Minimum five (5) years of relevant, advanced administrative/operations management experience supporting mid-level administrators, management/operational experience supervising department support staff, and demonstrated competence with budgets, financial reports, project management, and employee relations. A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience.

In addition, applicants should provide evidence of:Strong written and oral communication skills. High level of competence using electronic documents and data formatting (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, Laserfiche and Google document formats). Experience managing complex budgets and the ability to make strategic and fiscally responsible decisions based on data. High level of competence using data systems and analytics to pull reports and manage processes (e.g., Banner, FAST, AdAstra, Canvas, DegreeWorks, and Slate, which are commonly used at EOU). Finance and budgeting knowledge including managerial accounting practices and strategic budgeting processes. Familiarity with and respect of contemporary equity and inclusion values including professional awareness. A collaborative and administratively oriented personality and leadership style.

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.
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); Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application. References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval.  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

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