MILLS COLLEGE

MILLS COLLEGE

Operations and Program Manager - College of Social Sciences and Humanities/Ethics Institute

Boston, MA (Main Campus)

Work authorization required$54k-$76kDetected 17 hours ago
Computer VisionProject ManagementFinancial AnalysisBudgetingResearchCommunicationOrganizational SkillsFinancial Reporting

About the role

  • Their responsibilities include managing budgets; tracking expenses, multiple accounts, transfers, and reimbursements; and working with external vendors.
  • The Operations and Program Manager is responsible for personnel administration for the Institute, including hiring, organizing visiting researchers, and ensuring payments.
  • The Operations and Program Manager will provide monthly reports to the Director of Research Development.

Responsibilities

  • The Operations and Program Manager will work closely with the Ethics Institute Director and Associate Director on Institute operations, as well as with faculty leads on project implementation.
  • They are also responsible for the planning and implementation of events and programs, tracking and reporting on Institute/Center activities, including grant funded projects, and providing administrative support for the preparation of grant proposals.
  • In addition to managing the Institute's day-to-day administration alongside the Director, the Operations and Program Manager will help connect Institute programs, projects, and events with partners throughout Northeastern's global network of campuses, as well as work with student groups and programs supported by the Institute.
  • Supports Institute operations and project implementation.
  • This includes working with the Director and Associate Director on Institute operations, including scheduling of projects and programs, maintaining records, organizing meetings, assisting with the preparation of reports and providing additional support as needed.
  • It also involves working closely with the Director and project leaders on project implementation including around event planning and execution, contracts with vendors, travel and lodging arrangements for Institute members and project participants, and providing additional logistical support as needed.
  • Manages the budget for the Institute and for individual programs, projects, and events.
  • This includes tracking expenses and liabilities, reconciling the budget, ensuring timely payment of vendors and consultants, and assisting the Director and project leads in budgeting processes.
  • It also involves providing analytic support and support on financial reporting to funders and to the university.

Requirements

  • Experience working with budgets is required.
  • Experience organizing and running events is desirable.
  • The Operations and Program Manager must be a quick learner, clear and competent writer, detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of innovative problem solving.
  • Must have technical skills and background experience with Microsoft Suite.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with students, faculty, vendors, and administrative contacts throughout the university.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of two years of administrative and project management experience, preferably in an academic environment.
  • Master's degree preferred.

Compensation

  • $53,615.00 - $75,728.75
  • With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
  • Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Benefits

  • Our faculty connects liberal arts education with the challenges of our time, and fosters ethical reasoning and critical thought, with attention to the enduring significance of history, literature, and culture.
  • This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The University is unable to work sponsor for this role, now or in the future
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