Associate Director of Operations

The University of Toledo

$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required; 10 years of relevant experience may substitute education.
  • 5-10 years of administrative higher education experience with supervising staff.
  • Understanding of university systems, policies, financial processes, and regulations.
  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database query skills.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong editing capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects accurately and effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic oversight for academic operations including budgeting and personnel.
  • Ensure alignment of academic initiatives with institutional priorities.
  • Supervise key administrative and professional staff within the Provost Office.
  • Facilitate efficient, data-informed decision-making across academic units.
  • Advise on the development and execution of institutional plans and budgets.

Benefits

  • Access to professional development opportunities.
  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Tobacco-free campuses promoting a healthy work environment.
  • Flexible working conditions to accommodate changing demands.
Full Job Description
Associate Director of Operations

Job no: 501336
Work type: Staff - Full-Time
Location: Main Campus - Academic Toledo, OH
Categories: Management, Administration, Full-Time, None, Academic, Administrative Support

Title: Associate Director of Operations

Department Org: Provost Office - 100130

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AC

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:15 AM End Time: 5:00 PM

Posted Salary: Salary commensurable based on experience

Job Description:

This position serves as a senior academic leader reporting directly to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. This position will provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for institutional academic operates including budget, personnel, planning, communications and Administrative coordination across academic units.
The role ensures alignment of academic initiatives with institutional priorities while enabling efficient, data informed decision-making. The position supervises key administrative and professional staff to support the effective functioning of the Provost Office.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
• Bachelor's degree in related field required in lieu of education, ten (10) years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Five to ten (5-10) years of administrative higher education and supervising staff experience required.
• Understanding of University systems, institutional policies and processes, financial processes as well as rules, regulations, and best practices.
Communication and other skills:
• Software skills essential to perform job duties include Microsoft Office Suite products with an expert ability in database query and ability to understand and utilize university reporting programs.
• Individual must be an industrious self-starter and should possess strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and be an excellent motivator and team worker.
• Ability to work and communicate with various individuals from a broad spectrum of disciplines, technical and educational backgrounds within the college and university and with individuals outside the university.
• Professional and effective oral and written communication skills; strong writing and editing skills, must demonstrate the ability to effectively and accurately relay information.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; must demonstrate sound judgement and effective decision making; ability to identify and implement alternative resolutions and strategies; effective conflict management skills.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and ability to work under pressure; must be able and willing to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and conform to shifting priorities, demands and timeline.
• Demonstrated integrity and a commitment to personal/business ethics.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Advertised: 04 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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