Director of Strategic Operations- Management Analyst Supv

Position: Director of Strategic Operations- Management Analyst Supv 1
Director of Strategic Operations
- Management Analyst Supervisor 1

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- Management Analyst Supervisor 1

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July 23, 2026 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :
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* Working Title:

** Director of Strategic Operations
- Management Analyst Supervisor 1
** Institution:
** St. Cloud State University
** Classification

Title:

** Management Analyst Supv 1
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 216:
Middle Management Association
** City:
** St. Cloud
** FLSA:
** Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Classified - Unlimited
** Salary Range:**$27.72 - $41.81
** Job Description
** The Director of Strategic Operations (DSO) in the College of Business, Engineering, and Technology (CBET) ud State University (SCSU) plays a key leadership role in advancing the college’s mission by managing resources, fostering a data-driven culture, and aligning operational practices with university goals. Reporting directly to the Dean and serving on the Dean's Advisory Council, the DSO is responsible for overseeing the college’s fiscal operations, including managing the budget, managing the schedules and work assignments of faculty and staff, tuition income (e.g., tuition, grants, donations), and program expenses (e.g., salaries and overhead), ensuring accountability, and maximizing the return on resources.

In addition to these responsibilities, the DSO supervises staff, including three or more Office and Administrative Specialists, providing leadership, guidance, and oversight to ensure the successful implementation of strategic initiatives, effective resource management, and a collaborative, high-performance environment.

The DSO leads studies in areas with limited procedural precedent, such as systems analysis, policy development, fiscal analysis, and organizational structure, with significant implications for department, program, college, and university-wide policies. These efforts may involve major reorganizations and coordination with other university departments and units. The DSO drives high-priority initiatives to optimize the college’s effectiveness and operations, using data and technology to inform decision-making, strategic planning, and institutional growth.

The role requires close collaboration with the Dean’s leadership team, chairs or program leads, and other service units to implement strategic initiatives, streamline processes, and support operational excellence, including technology initiatives and accreditation efforts. As a thought leader and advisor, the DSO recommends new initiatives, provides oversight on strategic planning, and offer expert guidance on complex organizational and systems matters, with a focus on continuous improvement and institutional effectiveness.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** 5 years of closely related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Doctorate degree may substitute for 2 years of experience, Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience, Bachelor’s degree may substitute as 1 year of experience, and Associate’s degree may substitute for 6 months of experience.
* Ability to analyze, interpret, conceptualize, and present financial data for data-driven management decisions.
* Ability to identify, clarify, evaluate, innovate, and solve financial and operational challenges.
* General knowledge of higher education laws and data security protocols.
* Communication skills including listening, speaking, and writing for a variety of audiences.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, PowerBI, Faculty Workload Management system (FWM), databases, queries, spreadsheets, and word processing.
* Proficient with time management, project management, and the ability…