Operations Manager - Engineering & Society (E&S) and Applied Mathematics (APMA)

About UVA Engineering, Engineering & Society, and Applied Mathematics

The University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) serves more than 3,000 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students andhasa rapidly expanding research enterprise. TheSchoolis committed to excellence in education, research, and service.

Within SEAS, the Department of Engineering & Society (E&S) focuses on engineering ethics and values, interdisciplinary knowledge integration across STEM and the humanities, and sociotechnical design.

The Applied Mathematics (APMA) Program provides essential mathematical education for students across all engineering disciplines. Applied mathematics uses mathematical methods to model and solve real-world problems in science, engineering, business, computer science, and industry.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible, either personally or through delegation, for directing and managing the daily operations of the department andprogram,including administrative, financial, human resources, andresearch supportfunctions. The Manager works closely with the department chair, center director, faculty, and the Dean's Office to address operational needs, resolve issues, and support departmental and center priorities.

Responsibilities Summary

The Manager supports departmental andprogramleadership by guiding the development and execution of short- and long-term goals across administrative, financial, staffing, and space areas. The role collaborates with partners across SEAS and the Dean's Office to ensure effective and compliant operations. They oversee budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, hiring processes, onboarding, merit cycles, evaluations, faculty affairs workflows, space planning, safety, IT coordination, and emergency preparedness.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: Two years of relevant exempt-level experience, typically in finance and budget. Relevant exempt-level experience may substitute for a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

-Experience with MicrosoftOfficesuiteof products, WorkdayHRand Finance.

-Experience developing budgetsandmanagingfinances.

-Experienceworkingin higher education.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $85,000 per year,commensuratewith education and experience.

Application Timeline

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Reference Check Process

Reference checks conducted via SkillSurvey.

This position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt level, benefited position. The University will perform background checks on all hires (if required) prior to employment.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. For this role, the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future. For questions about the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Please applyonline, and search for R0080778 . Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field; multiple documents can besubmittedinto this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do notcontainall required documents will notreceivefull consideration.

Internal applicants: Search and apply for jobs on theUVA Internal Careers website.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: Two years of relevant exempt level experience, typically in finance and budget. Relevant exempt level experience may substitute for a degree.

Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .