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Operations Manager

Old Dominion University • Norfolk, VA • 9h ago

Posting Details

Working Title Operations Manager

Position Number 00156A

Department OCEAN,EARTH & ATMOS SCI

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category B Professionals

Job Description

Serves as administrative manager to OES with responsibility for planning, managing, directing and supervising the daily functions and operations of the department including supervision of budgets and office managers. Assists the chair to ensure department meets all academic, research and program goals and collaborates with the Graduate Program Director and chief department advisor to implement educational goals for the department. Responsibilities also include developing and implementing policies and procedures for departmental personnel, facilities/space utilization and equipment/supplies used for teaching, research and administration and for departmental supervision of repairs, alterations, and modifications to facilities, and management of equipment.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Demonstrated ability to effectively oversee office, departmental operations, processes and staff supervision. Ability to effectively serve customers while producing work to meet deadlines. Working knowledge of effective supervisory techniques. Considerable knowledge of effective operations management processes. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing including the ability to interpret and explain policy and procedure to diverse customers. Working knowledge of basic accounting/bookkeeping techniques including financial reporting and data management and state procedures. Considerable knowledge of effective customer service and problem resolution techniques. Demonstrated ability to use a variety of software to efficiently produce professional documents including spreadsheets, database, word processing, e-mail and outreach programs.

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

Level and @type of experience

Considerable experience managing an operation in a business setting. Working experience supervising staff.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Formal management courses. Considerable experience managing/oversight of complex budget. Some knowledge of equipment used in teaching and research laboratory utilities and space requirements . Some knowledge of supporting computer hardware and software for academic and research purposes. Working knowledge of ODU policies on space usage and safety. Working knowledge f educational development activities to establish policy, procedures, educational content and schedules for outreach programs. Considerable experience in an academic setting.

Conditions of Employment

Not a tele-work eligible position.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03295

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 05/11/2026

Close Date 05/29/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/sci

Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/oes

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair @type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Yellow Layoff Form

Blue Layoff Card

AHP Letter

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