Assistant Director-Business Operations

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the well-being of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Department Information
The Assistant Director of Business Operations will report administratively to the Director of Operations and Chief of Staff for Student Engagement & Well-Being (SEWB) while working closely with the Vice President for Student Engagement & Well-Being. This role is responsible for overseeing a range of complex and high-profile programs, projects, and processes, including managing key operational functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations; convening and facilitating internal committee meetings and advisory boards/student groups to support divisional goals; overseeing assigned divisional functions to ensure alignment with the SEWBs strategic objectives; lead and/or co-lead in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational, fundraising, and outreach events, as well as large-scale division-wide special events; and assist in the development and execution of the SEWBs strategic plan, emergency preparedness initiatives, and other Institute initiatives. In addition to these responsibilities, the Assistant Director of Business Operations will play a key role in organizational excellence and cultural transformation, providing expert consultation and recommendations to the Director of Operations & Chief of Staff to strengthen the divisions capacity to fulfill its vision, mission, and goals. The focus will be on developing creative, innovative, and resourceful solutions, leveraging evidence-based practices, and identifying opportunities to expand impact across a diverse array of stakeholders and constituents. The Assistant Director of Business Operations will also serve as the Chief of Staffs designee in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and operations within the division.

Manage assigned sub-units of the business related function of campus organization such as a school, research center or department. Areas overseen will vary but can include administrative, human resources, finance, facilities, communications, etc. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance and providing feedback. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: unit management and staff, subordinate staff, customers and vendors. This position typically will advise and counsel: unit management. This position will supervise: assigned business unit staff.

Job Duty 1 -
Organize assigned functions in a manner that best supports overall unit operations.

Job Duty 2 -
Serve as a resource to unit management providing information and advice on matters related to assigned business areas.

Job Duty 3 -
Oversee the preparation of reports, schedules, financial statements, etc. on both scheduled and ad hoc basis.

Job Duty 4 -
Develop strategic plans for area of responsibility; participate in unit strategic planning process.

Job Duty 5 -
Establish and maintain external relationships related to business operations of unit (vendors, USG, other campus units, etc.)

Job Duty 6 -
Assign staff duties and monitor and evaluate ongoing performance; counsel as appropriate.

Job Duty 7 -
Formulate and recommend new or revised business related policies and procedures that result in improved business processes.

Job Duty 8 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Five to seven years of job related experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's of Business Administration (MBA)

• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Proven experience in initiating and executing strategic initiatives
• Knowledge in developing and delivering employee engagement and culture-building initiatives
• Experience in planning and implementing campus-wide forums and action-learning experiences
• Ability to manage crisis situations with composure and professionalism

SKILLS
Position requires general knowledge in the application of principles and practices of general business administration to include accounting, budgeting, human resources and procurement. Oral and written communications skills are required as is ability to establish and maintain viable external relationships. Leadership and supervisory skills are vital.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Salary range: $83,000.00 - $89,000.00 (Commensurate with qualifications and years of experience)

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job grade: A11

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening