Business Operations Analyst

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Operations Analyst coordinates and oversees day-to-day programmatic activities, administrative functions, and events for the Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences (CCBS). This role manages operations for the Center’s regular programs, including scheduling, procurement, logistics, and project coordination from inception through post-implementation needs. Working under the direction of the Center Director and Senior Administrative Manager, the position provides planning and budgeting support to help advance and expand the interdisciplinary cognitive science and neuroscience community, and identifies opportunities for collaboration with other Ohio State units. The Business Operations Analyst works independently with general instruction and exercises judgment in handling routine issues. The role manages the planning and execution of annual Center programs and events, including the CCBS Member Retreat, Undergraduate Summer Institute, colloquium series, Humanities & Cognitive Sciences Institute activities, Undergraduate Poster Session, CogFest, and public events. The position oversees interdisciplinary funding competitions such as Summer Graduate Research Awards, Faculty Seed Grants, and undergraduate scholarship programs, and coordinates additional projects and ad-hoc funding requests as needed. The role also provides support to the CCBS Executive Committee; hires, oversees, and mentors student employees; and oversees Center communications, including the website, newsletter, and social media, as well as the development of promotional materials and support for Center outreach and fundraising initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2 years of experience in program coordination, event planning, project administration, or academic program support
• Experience managing logistics, timelines, communications, and stakeholder coordination
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a higher-education or research environment
• Experience supporting student, academic, or interdisciplinary programs
• Basic familiarity with budgeting or procurement processes (e.g., purchase requests, reimbursements, or small-scale program expenses)

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees day-to-day programmatic activities, administrative functions, and events for the Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences (CCBS).
• Manages operations for the Center’s regular programs, including scheduling, procurement, logistics, and project coordination from inception through post-implementation needs.
• Provides planning and budgeting support to help advance and expand the interdisciplinary cognitive science and neuroscience community, and identifies opportunities for collaboration with other Ohio State units.
• Manages the planning and execution of annual Center programs and events, including the CCBS Member Retreat, Undergraduate Summer Institute, colloquium series, Humanities & Cognitive Sciences Institute activities, Undergraduate Poster Session, CogFest, and public events.
• Oversees interdisciplinary funding competitions such as Summer Graduate Research Awards, Faculty Seed Grants, and undergraduate scholarship programs, and coordinates additional projects and ad-hoc funding requests as needed.
• Provides support to the CCBS Executive Committee
• Hires, oversees, and mentors student employees
• Oversees Center communications, including the website, newsletter, and social media, as well as the development of promotional materials and support for Center outreach and fundraising initiatives.

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level