Director Business Operations 331046

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

10d • $95,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Education and Human Sciences seeks a strategic, experienced administrative leader to oversee the financial, personnel, operational, and technological functions of a complex academic enterprise with an E&G budget of approximately $40 million and a workforce of approximately 800 full-time and part-time employees. The Director serves as the chief advisor to the Dean and executive leadership on university, state, and federal policies, ensuring compliance, operational integrity, and long-term sustainability.

The position directs college budgeting, accounting, purchasing, and financial reporting; leads human resources operations across employment, compensation, payroll, and employee relations; and develops and implements college-wide policies and procedures for finance, personnel, IT, and facilities. It directly supervises managers in Business Operations, Facilities, and IT, oversees space planning and financial operations, approves major financial and personnel actions, and represents the college on internal and external committees. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director contributes centrally to strategic planning, resource allocation, and advancing the college mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, conferred on or before the agreed-upon start date.
• 10 years of experience in a business-related area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nonprofit accounting procedures and budget planning.
• Proficiency in financial accounting principles and techniques.
• Ability to recognize and evaluate good management practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of microcomputer applications, especially word-processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Good judgment and maturity.
• Objectivity and integrity.
• Ability to balance work demands and personal needs.
• Ability to understand people and their points of view.
• Self-motivation and willingness to take on responsibility and find new approaches to old problems.
• CPA.

Responsibilities

• Direct budgeting, accounting, purchasing, and financial reporting activities for the College of Education and Human Sciences.
• Lead HR operations across employment, compensation, payroll, and employee relations.
• Develop and implement college-wide policies and procedures across finance, personnel, IT, and facilities.
• Directly supervise managers in Business Operations, Facilities, and IT to ensure coordinated support for academic and administrative units.
• Oversee space planning and financial operations.
• Approve major financial and personnel actions.
• Represent the college on internal and external committees.
• Advise the Dean and executive leadership on university, state, and federal policies, supporting compliance, operational integrity, and long-term sustainability.
• Contribute to strategic planning, resource allocation, and advancing the college mission as a member of the Leadership Team.

What This Job Offers

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