Position DetailsPosition Information
Department Educational Ventures (XEC)
Position Title Administrator 3-Operations
Job Title Business Operations Manager
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option? Yes
Job Summary The Division of Educational Ventures is seeking a Business Operations Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. This Business Operations Manager reports to the associate provost and is a critical member of the division leadership team, overseeing the functions within business operations that include human resources, accounting and finance, facilities management and various special projects. In addition, this position provides direct, confidential support and consultation to the Ecampus associate provost and executive directors by contributing to the strategic and tactical planning of the overall organization.
This position directs and oversees the work of the administrative support team within the division of Ecampus. The work of this team includes office management, employee recruitment and human resources support, budget development and management, travel and expense processing, vendor contract management, and reception. This position serves an essential role in maintaining a positive work environment and high-functioning administrative support team.
Oregon State University and Oregon State Ecampus maintain and enhance a collaborative and inclusive community that is dedicated to equity and equal opportunity. All employees of this division are responsible for ensuring that these commitments are achieved. The business operations manager will work to ensure that business practices are inclusive and equitable.
Key Responsibilities 20% - OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT- Serves as primary contact for Ecampus business operations and represents leadership with university partners regarding business functions and facilities.
- Oversees the use of facilities by leading space planning and negotiation of space, construction and assembly of workstations and work areas, coordinating moves and other responsibilities related to the use of facilities.
- Provides leadership of the administrative support team and participates with other unit leaders within the division in the day-to-day operations of Ecampus.
- Researches, develops and recommends administrative policies and procedures related to division operations, administration and facilities.
20% FINANCE- Participates in budget development and monitors division's operations budget activity.
- Serves as liaison with the university's controller team to provide thorough and accurate budget and expenditure information to Ecampus executive leadership that aids in short- and long-term decision-making.
- Participates in projects that require budget strategies and detailed budget information that inform the associate provost and executive directors.
- Serves as budget authority and purchasing approver for services and supplies related to the operations of the division. Provides approval and signature for regular expenses up to $25,000. Routes irregular purchasing requests of any amount to the associate provost for approval.
- Oversees Foundation funds and provides review and approval of expenditures on Foundation accounts.
- Ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policy.
20% HUMAN RESOURCES AND CULTURE- Serves as Ecampus resource for highly confidential human resource relations and activities that include organizational structure, classification, and compensation.
- Liaison with the university's human resources team to consult and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policy.
- Participates in the development of strategy for maintaining a workplace environment and culture that is welcoming and supportive and in alignment with the established mission and vision.
- Strategizes with executive leadership to survey and assess the health of the division, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing change.
20% ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TEAM LEADERSHIP- Provides direction and leadership of administrative support team that provides office management, reception, travel and expense, finance support, contract management, and recruitment. This position plans, assigns and approves work; rewards/disciplines; responds to grievances; hires/fires; prepares and signs performance evaluations/reviews of employees.
- Identifies professional development opportunities and coordinates participation.
15% PROJECT MANAGEMENT- At the request of the associate provost, oversees special division projects that include collaboration with internal units, cross-campus units and 3rd party vendors.
- Manages details of projects including coordinating work priorities; acts as liaison between leadership and project team; and monitors project status to ensure progress toward completion.
5% PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE- Provides service to both the unit and university by working on division and university committees and projects.
- Represents and attends relevant workshops, conferences, and meetings, presenting and sharing knowledge and expertise and networking with colleagues.
- Acquires and maintains OSU Search Advocate status by attending training opportunities that develop expertise in advocating for equitable hiring practices and minimizing unintentional biases in the search process.
- Participates in division, university and community service opportunities that create and sustain an effective work culture.
What You Will Need - Bachelor's degree in field related to assigned responsibilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the primary duties of the position.
- At least 5 years experience providing management of business and facility operations
- At least 3 years experience providing support to and project management for executive level leadership
- Experience in leading teams with a demonstrated ability to plan, organize, evaluate, manage, and delegate details.
- Experience managing fiscal processes with a strong understanding of budgets.
- Experience managing human resource operations as it relates to personnel management and recruitment.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions on complex issues
- Demonstrated ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality and professionalism.
- A demonstrable commitment to inclusive excellence
- Advance knowledge of the use of technology in an office setting.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of how to effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals
- This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have - Experience in a university setting using systems that support business functions
- Professional project management experience
Working Conditions / Work Schedule Typical office environment
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $85,000-$94,500
Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/20337Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P10012UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/01/2026
Anticipated Appointment End DatePosting Date 06/12/2026
Full Consideration DateClosing Date 07/10/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Other Document 1: Please upload your response to the following prompts:
1. Please describe your experience developing, managing, and monitoring budgets. In your response, include the size or scope of the budget(s), your role in budget planning and forecasting, and an example of a decision you made to ensure fiscal responsibility.
2. Describe your experience overseeing day-to-day business and/or office operations. What systems, processes, or practices did you use to ensure efficient operations, manage multiple priorities, and address operational challenges?
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Gina Morford at
[email protected] 
