Director Business Operations 331046

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

9d • 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. The college has an E&G budget of approximately $40 million and a workforce of approximately 800 full-time and part-time employees. The Director serves as chief advisor to the Dean and executive leadership on university, state, and federal policies, helping ensure compliance, operational integrity, and long-term sustainability.

The role directs the college’s budgeting, accounting, purchasing, and financial reporting, and leads HR operations covering employment, compensation, payroll, and employee relations. It develops and implements college-wide policies and procedures across finance, personnel, IT, and facilities. The Director 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 plays a central role in strategic planning, resource allocation, and advancing the college’s mission. The position is suited to a collaborative, forward-thinking leader with higher-education administration expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to operational excellence. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends. The appointment is regular and continuous until further notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, conferred on or before the agreed-upon start date.
• Ten 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, understand people and their points of view, and take initiative in addressing problems.
• CPA certification, registration, or license.

Responsibilities

• Direct budgeting, accounting, purchasing, and financial reporting activities for the College of Education and Human Sciences.
• Lead college-wide HR operations, including 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 coordinate support for academic and administrative units.
• Advise the Dean and executive leadership on university, state, and federal policies and help ensure compliance and operational integrity.
• Oversee space planning and financial operations.
• Approve major financial and personnel actions.
• Represent the college on internal and external committees.
• Contribute to strategic planning, resource allocation, and advancement of the college mission as a member of the Leadership Team.

What This Job Offers

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