Operations Manager

Supervises the activities of subordinates. Designs, develops and recommends new programs, projects and activities relating to research, executive or student education. Prepares and monitors budget for the Center and research, executive or student education projects. Prepares periodic reports, financial statements and records on center projects, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies. Develops and schedules research, executive or student education in accordance with university goals, objectives and funding limitations. Directs, monitors and participates in research activities including data collection, evaluation and analysis for a research project. Prepares or assists in the preparation of proposals for funding of new or continuous projects. Evaluates center activities for effectiveness to develop improved methods devises evaluation methodology and implements analyzes results and recommends and takes appropriate action. Reviews applications or other center documents to determine acceptance or make decisions pertaining to the center. Confers with and advises staff, students and others to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and center goals and policy interpretations refers to appropriate department or person when unable to respond. Books and schedules facility and services for center projects events negotiates and prepares rental contract determining fees and terms of contract estimates costs and determines project undefined event budgets. Provides assistance and information to faculty, staff and outside organizations regarding center research and projects maintains contact via telephone or written correspondence. Recruits center participants and members utilizing most appropriate promotional or marketing methods, such as individual letters, brochures or presentations at meetings. Represents center in public relations undefined liaison capacity on matters relating to the center undefined research and projects.