Office Manager

Position Summary

The Office Manager provides administrative support to the Dean's Office, Faculty and to the Academic Administrator.

• Independent Judgment & Decision-Making: The role involves substantial discretion in prioritizing departmental needs, resolving operational issues, coordinating with internal offices, and interpreting policies across both Wilf and Beren campuses.
• Administrative and Operational Scope: The position manages academic operations, event logistics, purchasing, faculty and student coordination, and data reporting across multiple functional areas. The incumbent serves as a central point of contact representing the Dean's Office.
• Specialized Knowledge and Systems Oversight: The position requires advanced proficiency in enterprise systems such as Banner, Sci Quest, and Canvas, fiscal tracking, and administrative reporting-functions that demand analytical judgment and professional-level expertise.
• Autonomy and Confidentiality: The position operates with limited supervision, handles confidential information, and maintains oversight of faculty and budgetary data critical to the school's operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of administrative experience are required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

• Independent Decision-Making & Judgment – Ability to prioritize needs, interpret policies, and resolve operational issues with minimal supervision.
• Administrative & Operational Leadership – Manages academic operations, events, purchasing, and communications as the central hub of the Dean's Office.
• Technical & Systems Expertise – Advanced proficiency in Banner, Sci Quest, Canvas, and data reporting tools.
• Confidentiality & Professional Conduct – Handles sensitive faculty, HR, and budget information with discretion and accuracy.
• Communication & Stakeholder Coordination – Strong ability to communicate effectively across departments, campuses, and all levels of faculty and administration.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Evaluates data, identifies issues, improves processes, and supports operational decision-making.
• Organization, Time Management & Multitasking – Manages high-volume workflows, competing deadlines, and complex multi-campus tasks efficiently.

$66,300.00 - $66,300.00

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