Operations Manager

Job no: 537124
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Accounting/Finance, Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support, Business Administration/Management, Operations/Infrastructure

Since 1914 the Charles H. Lundquist College of Business has taught its students the critical skills they need to think for themselves, to be leaders in a dynamic world, and to make better decisions on behalf of the people and resources they manage. We are a top business school with a unique mission and vision that draws strength from our links to the Pacific Rim and the distinctive qualities of Oregon culture: innovation, sustainability, active lifestyles, financial stewardship, and respect for individuality and diversity within an increasingly global community.

The Lundquist College of Business Mohr Career Services, Office of Industry and Alumni Engagement team serves approximately 5,000 students on the Eugene campus.

The External Relations Office serves as the private fundraising arm of the College. They provide information and expertise to help individuals, businesses, foundations, and associations make gifts through annual donations, estate planning, stock transfers, real estate, endowment support, and corporate partnerships. Development and External Relations also stewards relationships with alumni, donors, leaders, and business partners throughout the world; coordinates events that bring business leaders, alumni, and companies to campus;

supports alumni chapters; catalyzes connections to our centers of excellence; and coordinates communication and outreach strategies.

The Operations Manager (Manager) serves as the lead administrator and oversees operational , administrative, and programmatic functions in a fast-paced environment. The position managers day-to-day office operations, administers the External Relations Office operating budget, oversees data analysis and CRM reporting, and develops and implements processes, , procedures, and administrative practices that support fundraising, alumni engagement, and other external relations activities.

Working closely with the Senior Director of Development and external relations leadership team, the position manages strategic initiatives, advises on operational priorities, and coordinates activities that support donor cultivation, stewardship, constituent engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

The Manager provides high-level administrative support to the Senior Director and other development directors as needed, including management of complex calendars, travel coordination, preparation of briefing materials and presentations, and communication with internal and external constituents.

The position serves as the primary liaison to the External Relations Office Board of Advisors and is responsible for board operations, meeting administration, communications, records management, tracking board terms and bylaws, and implementation of board-related activities and initiatives.

The Manager supervises classified staff and student employees, manages office resources and workflows, and serves as a key liaison with the Dean’s Office, University Advancement, the Office of Alumni and Industry Relations, and other university partners.

• Three years of experience providing administrative, operational, or program support, including experience coordinating multiple priorities and managing day-to-day office or program operations.
• Two years of experience coordinating and executing events or programs, including managing logistics, communications, vendors, schedules, and other event-related activities.
• Two years of experience with budget management, data analysis, reporting, and/or database/CRM systems,…