Operations Administrator

Job Title

Operations Administrator
Department

Dean College Of Business

Salary

$46,448 - $57,520; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Oversee operational functions of the Jones College of Business under the supervision of the Dean:
- Manage faculty and staff database, records, and email distribution lists. Advise Dean of recruiting needs due to resignations, retirements, sick leave, and non-renewals. Prepare position advertisements and hiring proposals as necessary. Review position advertisements and hiring proposals submitted by other College units.
- Oversee tenure and promotion processes within the College to ensure timely progress and appropriate documentation according to College and University policy.
- Manage Faculty Success faculty credentialing and management database. Assign faculty qualification status according to standards published by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the College's Faculty Qualification policy with assistance from the Associate Dean as necessary.
- Complete the annual Salary Survey in AACSB's DataDirect website for review by the Dean. Complete the annual Business School Questionnaire in AACSB's DataDirect website for review by the Dean. Assist the Dean as necessary with information gathering and preparation of other reports required by AACSB to maintain academic accreditation.
- Oversee building conditions, submit facilities work orders, and recommend renovations to the Dean. Provide input to the Dean on decisions involving space layout, colors, finishes, fabrics, furniture relative to building renovations. Monitor the progress of renovations and advise the Dean of adjustments to renovation timelines.
- Manage faculty office space assignments for new faculty or when relocations are required to accomplish renovations or for other reasons such as academic program restructuring.
- Oversee scheduling of fall, spring, and summer BUS 3000 courses. Assign instructors to BUS 3000 course sections for review by the Dean, prepare BUS 3000 supplies, and complete adjunct hiring.
- Oversee tutoring efforts for the College in conjunction with academic department chairs. Advise the Associate Dean of changes in tutoring budget requirements and tutoring process adjustments such as tutoring time changes or location changes.
- Oversee faculty workloads by reviewing workload forms and advise the Dean of problems and/or recommended adjustments prior to approval of workload forms.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree.

Required Related Experience

Three years work experience in a university environment in a direct report role to an administrator at the level of Director or above.

Desirable Related Experience

Three years work experience in a university environment in a direct report role to an administrator at the level of Director or above.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: December 20, 2023