Position Information
Operations Manager
Regular
SA73924
Position Information
Operations Manager
Regular
SA73924
full-time 40 hours weekly
Exempt
$70,304-$75,700
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
Position Summary Information
| Job Description Summary |
The Operations Manager is a member of the Chapman University Athletics department and edits, plans, coordinates, and directs the administrative and financial operations for the Athletics department. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this position coordinates financial processes and institutional compliance, improves accountability, coordinates legal contracts, controls expenses, and monitors financial activity in a thorough and timely manner ensuring strict adherence to fiscal and administrative policy, while working with department colleagues to ensure the same. The Operations Manager works directly with coaches and directors in the appropriate management of accounts in addition to serving as primary contact for all team travel and assists the Athletics Director in coordinating and overseeing new hires, onboarding, separations, and terminations. This position is also responsible for NCAA financial reporting and oversight of university branding with equipment and apparel. Perform other duties as assigned.
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| Responsibilities |
Financial Operations
Administrative Operations
Supervision
Event Operations
Other duties as assigned
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| Required Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education with a minimum of 2 years of budget management, accounting and/or fiscal reconciliation experience.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing basic accounting support, including monitoring budgets and expenses for multiple departments.
- Proven experience in all phases of the budgetary process, including experience with the development of an annual budget.
- Experience in interpretation, application, and compliance with financial policies and regulations and training others in compliance matters.
- Strong analytical skills to analyze correspondence, reports and spreadsheets, and resolve discrepancies.
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times; demonstrates excellent judgement.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize duties when faced with interruptions, distractions, and fluctuating workload and carry them out in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with various groups of individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside of the University
- Strong technical skills to learn and use enterprise systems and applications needed for this position.
- Proficient in M/S Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
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| Desired Qualifications |
- Experience managing others
- Master’s Degree
- Knowledge of PeopleAdmin, PeopleSoft, SAP Concur, BofA Works, RefQuest, and Office Solutions
- Certification in First Aid/CPR, CSA, FERPA, Fair Admissions
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate. | | Minimum Number of References | | | Maximum Number of References | |
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Optional Documents
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