Director of Operations, Electrical and Computer Engineering

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

8d•$95,000 - $115,300

About The Position

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Virginia seeks a Director of Operations to manage the department’s administrative functions. The role directs and manages daily administrative, financial, human resources, and educational operations in support of the department’s educational and research missions, either directly, collaboratively, or through delegation. The Director works with the department chair and faculty to address operational concerns, resolve issues, and advance departmental priorities and initiatives. The position supervises a team and serves as the primary liaison between ECE and broader university administration, including the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). Reporting to the department chair, the Director regularly consults departmental leadership on complex or high-impact issues. The successful candidate is expected to operate proactively, strategically, and independently under the chair’s direction and in alignment with ECE’s strategic aims. This is an exempt-level, benefited position. The anticipated hiring range is $95,000–$115,300, commensurate with education and experience. The position remains open until filled. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. A background check will be performed on hires if required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; relevant exempt-level experience may substitute for a degree.
At least four years of increasingly responsible management and administrative duties.
At least two years of supervisory and management experience with a team.
Demonstrated history of managing and coordinating multiple priorities and projects across academic and business areas.
Proficiency with Outlook, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Four years of supervisory and management experience preferred.
Experience in academic administration or as a department manager in a higher education setting preferred.
Experience with Workday HR and Financials, Student Information Systems, Box, building access, or similar programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and help implement short- and long-term strategic goals for administration, finances, staffing, and space in partnership with the department chair and departmental leadership.
Serve on the department senior leadership team, advise the team, and carry out business operations under its direction.
Formulate, improve, and maintain departmental procedures in accordance with School of Engineering and University policies and governmental regulations.
Serve as the department’s senior fiscal officer, maintain accurate financial reports and information, ensure compliance with financial policies and guidelines, and maintain appropriate internal controls.
Develop the annual budget with ECE leadership in alignment with the department’s strategic plan; oversee finances and manage expenditures within the approved budget.
Hire, mentor, and manage the performance of department staff, and develop staffing plans to resource priority programs.
Ensure completion of faculty and staff merit increases, faculty promotion and tenure, faculty, staff, and student hiring and onboarding, and annual evaluations.
Collaborate with Graduate and Undergraduate Programs, Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, and Facilities Management partners across Engineering and the University.
Promote efficient departmental space use and advise the department chair on space use, reassignment, relinquishment, or redesign to meet current and future needs.
Respond to space surveys and manage the safety and cleanliness of department space.
Oversee departmental IT needs and ensure appropriate support from partner groups.
Remain current on emergency preparedness activities in the School and University.
Perform other duties as assigned.