Operations Manager - Career Development Center; CS
Listed on 2026-09-11
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Business
Administrative Management, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Operations Management
Description
Operations Manager
- Career Development Center (CS27-047)
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Operations Manager
- Career Development Center (CS27-047) . As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.
Why SIUE?
Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250million in labor income for the area.
What You Will Do
- Provides support for employer relations and student programming events and activities including career fairs, events, job postings, interview scheduling, and registrations.
- Assists with event logistics, communications, and day-of operations to support delivery of services and programs, and assists with processing and tracking operations related to departmental activities, events, and registrations.
- Provides expertise and guidance for Career Development Center, Employer Relations & Student Programming activities and procedures.
- Communicates with various students, employers, and campus partners regarding programs, services, and processes.
- Supports daily operations of the programs to include ensuring adherence to department procedures, reviewing event-related expenditures, and assisting with the maintenance of procedures and operational practices that support staff functions and workflow.
- Oversees program budgets.
- Works within established program related systems.
- Reviews and maintains programing related records and budget projections.
- Provides assistance to campus partners on various systems and operation tracking processes.
- Directs the work of student support staff within the unit and provides feedback to departmental leadership on student performance as needed.
- Reviews student work assignments, provides training, and serves as guide for program related policies and procedures.
- Determines student operational coverage needs.
- Assists with student search processes for vacant positions as well as operation related support for staff searches as needed.
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
-Bachelor's degree
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
- Skill in oral and written communication
- Ability to work effectively with staff, students, and external constituents
- Ability to organize and multi-task
- Ability to utilize various computer software packages
- Ability to work within established university policies and procedures
- Budget and high level Excel experience
Civil Service Information:
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Illinois Residency Requirement:
Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois . Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.
Classification:
State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number:5001 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Veterans:
Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB
22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification. (Download PDF reader)
Pre-Employment Screening:
All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment…
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