Academic Operations Manager - Radow College, Office of the Dean

Academic Operations Manager - Radow College, Office of theDean Job ID: 302286 Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Are you ready to transform lives throughacademic excellence, innovative research, strong communitypartnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University isone of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. Withgrowing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand ourinstitutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia.We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoraldegrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders,lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Ourentrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division Iathletics draw students from throughout the region and from morethan 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrantculture, career opportunities,rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, andaccountability make us an employer of choice. We are part ofthe University System ofGeorgia. We are searching for talented people to joinKennesaw State University in our vision. Come TakeFlight at KSU! Location (Primary Location for JobResponsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 SouthMarietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Job Summary Manages and oversees the academic and administrative operationsin support of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and theOffice of Academic Innovation (OAI). Responsible for ensuring theeffective implementation of strategic projects, academicinitiatives, and high-impact events. Oversees operational planning,process improvement, compliance oversight, and data reporting toadvance curriculum innovation, enrollment, faculty initiatives, andthe strategic priorities of the college and university. Managesinternal operations, including project tracking, reporting systems,and coordination of resources to ensure efficiency and alignmentwith institutional priorities. Responsibilities Manages, coordinates, and facilitates major academic projects,including development of implementation plans, tracking progress,and ensuring timely completion of deliverables Assists leadership in defining project scope, goals, andoutcomes Responsible for planning and executing academic events and otherrelated events, including managing logistics, scheduling,communications, vendor coordination, and on-site operations forassigned initiatives Oversees daily operational functions, including communications,scheduling, and internal coordination to support undergraduate andgraduate academic programs and initiatives Reviews, implements, and monitors procedures to ensurecompliance with university, system (USG), state, and federalpolicies and regulations Maintains documentation and assists with reporting to supportgraduate and undergraduate academic programs, curriculum processes,and operational procedures Supports accreditation, assessment, and audit activities,including preparation of required materials and ensuring adherenceto university, BOR/USG, and federal policies Collaborates with leaders to assist with budget tracking andfinancial processes, including purchasing, contracts, and expensemonitoring in accordance with institutional policies Manages and coordinates data collection and reporting efforts tosupport academic initiatives and operational decision-making Manages and facilitates communication and collaboration acrossstakeholders, including faculty, staff, administrators, andexternal partners, to support graduate and undergraduate academicprograms and institutional goals Coordinates cross-functional collaboration to advance OAI andcollege-level goals Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of highereducation or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/orexperience. Valid and unrestricted driver's license Five (5) years of related work experience Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in higher education, public administration, orrelated field Experience in academic operations, curriculum processes, or facultysupport Experience with data analysis, reporting, or accreditationprocesses Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to think strategically and translate priorities intoactionable plans with minimal oversight Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data andprepare reports to inform decision-making Ability to identify process improvements and enhance operationalefficiency Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative workingrelationships with faculty, staff, administrators, and externalpartners Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, andexercise sound judgment when making decisions in a fast-pacedenvironment Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meetingassigned deadlines Knowledge of academic operations, curriculum processes, and highereducation administrative structures Proficiency in computer applications and programs associated withthe position (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, data management andproject tracking tools) Strong project management and organizational skills with theability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skillswith attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving,independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal andwritten), time management, project management, and presentationskills Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed tomaintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work andstudy. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law,Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the Universityprohibits harassment of or discrimination against any personbecause of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment,pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity ornational origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, orveteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community oncampus, in connection with a University program or activity, or ina manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSUcommunity. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaintunder the provisions of this policy, students, employees,applicants for employment or admission or other third partiesshould contact the Office of Institutional Equity at EnglishBuilding, Suite 225, View email address on click.appcast.io. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time Background Check Credit Report Standard Enhanced Education DMV Per the University System of Georgia background check policy,all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminalbackground investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclosecriminal record history during the initial screening process andprior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants forpositions of trust with screening results which confirm adisqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualifiedfrom employment eligibility All applicants are required to include professional referencesas part of their application process. Some positions may requireadditional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report,credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification ofacademic credentials. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.