Operations Program Manager

This is a full-time on-site role, based in Tempe, AZ. The Operations Program Manager role at the ASU Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems involves managing daily operations, fostering effective communication channels, and ensuring seamless coordination across various internal and external stakeholders. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment dedicated to advancing sustainable food and agriculture initiatives.

• Primary Liaison:
  Serve as the main point of contact for the Center, facilitating communication with university offices, external partners, and internal teams to optimize scheduling, correspondence, and operational workflows.
• Operational Management:
  Oversee the Executive Director's schedule, travel arrangements, and expense reporting, helping to manage completing priorities and ensuring efficient use of time and resources. Coordinate with financial and travel offices to support executive travel and related administrative needs.
• Financial and Human Resources Administration:
  Manage financial transactions, procurement processes, and HR activities, guiding staff on policies and procedures to maintain compliance and operational integrity.
• Staff and Policy Compliance:
  Provide guidance to office staff on university policies to ensure adherence to standards, fostering a compliant and productive work environment.
• Event and Meeting Coordination:
  Organize and facilitate meetings, conferences, and special events. Prepare agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions, and participate in discussions to advance the Center's initiatives.
• Communication and Public Relations:
  Draft responses to correspondence, manage relations, and resolve issues involving faculty, staff, students, and the public, representing the Center professionally and effectively.
• Human Resources Process:
  Oversee HR procedures, including recruitment planning and documentation, to attract and retain talented personnel aligned with the Center's mission.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Interact with university community members and external partners, addressing concerns and fostering positive relationships to advance the Center's strategic goals.

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

While specific additional qualifications are not required, candidates demonstrating proactive problem-solving, leadership, and a passion for sustainable food systems will find this role particularly rewarding and impactful.

$57,900 - $72,400 per year (depending on experience)