LCE Operations Manager

Shape the future of entrepreneurship at the Lundquist College of Business. The Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship is seeking an innovative and collaborative Operations Manager to help drive the center’s mission and strategic vision. In this impactful leadership role, you’ll oversee key operations, manage high-profile projects and events, lead a team of student employees, and serve as a vital liaison between center leadership and university partners.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy turning ideas into action, and are passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Department:
Lundquist College of Business

Classification:
Administrative Program Assist

Appointment Type and Duration:
Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $20.98 - $31.63 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

October 2, 2026; position open until filled

The CBSO is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that might be someone with a nontraditional background. Even if you don’t think you meet every preferred qualification,

Salary offers are based on qualifications, experience, and the University’s equitable pay practices in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

The Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation educates, inspires, and empowers future entrepreneurs, instilling in students the very characteristics of entrepreneurship—innovation, initiative, accountability, and dedication. By combining a solid foundation of business theory with extraordinary experiential learning, the center has earned a reputation as one of the nation's finest entrepreneurship programs.

The Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship, one of the four Centers of Excellence in the Lundquist College of Business, is looking for a dynamic and innovative professional to join its team as its Operations Manager. As the primary administrative officer, you will help direct LCE’s operations while informing its strategic initiatives, contributing to the realization of its mission and goals.

You will exercise broad responsibility and independent decision-making authority, overseeing crucial functions such as, project management, event management, and supervision of a dedicated team of student employees, fostering a collaborative and thriving work environment. You will also play a key role in strategy and design, communications and marketing, and systems and coordination management.

As the key connection between LCE leadership, the Dean’s Office, and the University, you will play a vital role in aligning the center's business operations with the university's guidelines. Your collaborative efforts with the Director will be instrumental in driving the unit's success.

Join us in shaping the future of the Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship.

Three years of office experience which included two years at full performance level and experience generating documents; and

Lead work responsibility or coordination of office procedures.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, anticipate needs, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and discretion in handling sensitive information, resolving conflicts, and making operational decisions.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of accountability, accuracy, diligence, and follow-through.
• Ability to collaborate…