Operations Manager

🇺🇸 Norfolk, VA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Operations 🗓️ May 12th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring an Operations Manager for the Ocean, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences department. The role involves planning, managing, directing, and supervising daily departmental functions and operations, including budget supervision and office management, while assisting the chair and collaborating with academic leaders to meet educational and research goals.

Highlights

Manage and supervise daily operations and staff within the Ocean, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences department.
Oversee budgets, office managers, and departmental facilities, including repairs and modifications.
Develop and implement policies for personnel, facilities, space utilization, and equipment management.
Collaborate with department chair, Graduate Program Director, and chief advisor to achieve academic, research, and program objectives.
Proficient use of software tools for document production, spreadsheets, databases, email, and outreach programs is required.
Strong communication skills needed to interpret and explain policies to diverse customers.
Experience required in office and operations management, staff supervision, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of academic and research equipment, space requirements, and university policies preferred.
Salary commensurate with education and experience; not a telework-eligible position.
Final candidate must complete a criminal background check.