This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

The School of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering is seeking an Operations Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

This position will collaborate with the School Head to manage the operations of the School of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering (CCE). This includes managing the front office student workers and office specialists; serving as the primary liaison between CCE and human resources for managing appointments; tracking and managing CCE budgets; coordinating operations related to research and education; supporting the Undergraduate Program Coordinator, the Associate Head of Graduate Programs, and the Online Program Coordinator to develop course planning and faculty assignments of CCE courses; and overseeing the management of CCE space including building maintenance and liaising with the College of Engineering Director of Facilities on building remodels.

The OSU College of Engineering has committed to being recognized as a national model of inclusivity and collaboration. CCE strives to develop a community of faculty, students, and staff that is inclusive, collaborative, diverse, and centered on student success.

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Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

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Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

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Collaborate with School Head to manage CCE with full responsibility for all operations. Serve as liaison for School Head with campus personnel, faculty, staff, alumni, Financial Strategic Services, and off-campus contacts. Coordinate operations related to research, innovative education programs, and outreach. Coordinate and analyze CCE data to support school strategic development and operations (e.g., budget, enrollments). Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operations and non-academic events and activities of the school, oversee long-term, comprehensive projects for the School Head, and instill a strong customer service ethic among all operations. Advise faculty regarding University policies and procedures and serve as a resource regarding personnel and other university administrative issues; collaborate with School Head in confidential matters; authorize purchases and approve invoices; oversee and provide input for school budget; work closely with and inform the School Head on budgetary issues. Support the development and execution of processes related to new business opportunities, research operations, academic operations, scholarship administration, fellowship and award submission, support personnel oversight, faculty recruitment, etc.

Work closely with School Head and faculty on personnel recruitment and appointments for the school. Assist faculty with creating position descriptions and job postings. Serve as an HR Contact on matters relating to hiring, pay, benefits, and other employment matters. Coordinate with the office of International Faculty and Student Services to process F-1 OPT, J-1, H1-B visa information, permanent residency cases, and other international policies and procedures to include, courtesy faculty visits, and international graduate student visits.

Supervisory responsibility for student workers and Office Specialists supporting both general office operations, including preparation of position descriptions and work plans, training, evaluating, recommending pay, promotion and other employment decisions. Acts on disciplinary issues, up to and including dismissal, addresses grievances, developing a framework for corrective actions as necessary.

Create an environment within the College of Engineering and OSU Campus that leverages the strengths and accomplishments of staff, promotes synergy and teamwork, and empowers experienced professionals with diverse responsibilities.

Manage CCE space that includes accounting for space allocations and requesting building maintenance. Liaise with COE Director of Facilities to coordinate building remodeling.

5% Other Duties: As assigned by supervisor.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position is located onsite in Corvallis, OR. Occasional evening and weekend work or travel may be required.

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:
Janet Knudson
Janet.knudson@oregonstate.edu
541.737.8876

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.