Operations Analyst

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

13d•$55,700 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society is conducting a search for an Operations Analyst who will support the Center’s day-to-day operations. The Operations Analyst will work closely with the Center’s Operations Manager to develop and maintain best practices for business and program administration. The Operations Analyst will oversee numerous business processes; coordinate course administration; serve as an administrative resource to faculty; and manage the Center’s facilities. The Operations Analyst will enable the Center’s continued growth as the flourishing academic community envisioned in ORC § 3335.39. The Operations Analyst, as with all members of the Center, should embrace the Center’s mission.

Requirements

Demonstrated commitment to the Chase Center’s mission of citizenship education.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
2 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated poise, professionalism, good judgment, and ability to take the extra step to meet customer needs.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Regular in-person attendance is expected.

Nice To Haves

2-4 years of relevant experience.
Familiarity with university policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Oversees the Center’s individual spending accounts, including faculty research and start-up, managing their budgets, reconciling transactions, analyzing spending, and producing monthly reports.
Manages the Center’s budgets for various student programs and initiatives, developing practices for tracking expenses and communicating with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Independently manages all domestic and international travel for faculty and staff.
Coordinates purchasing of equipment, supplies, and services and processes procurement and payments in compliance with university and Center policies and procedures.
Works with the Operations Manager to develop, implement, and maintain the Center’s business processes.
Works with the Center’s Associate Director and faculty administrators to develop and maintain the Center’s course schedules.
Manages course, enrollment, and teaching data, producing regular reports. Working with the Operations Manager, develops enrollment dashboards and analyzes relevant data.
Coordinates coursebook orders and secures instructor desk copies.
Manages the Center’s facilities, coordinating maintenance and service requests and ensuring good stewardship of the Center’s space and assets.
Manages building access and brass keys.
Serves as the Center’s liaison to the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation, coordinating support and service for the Center’s resources.
Assists the Operations Manager with logistical, administrative, and practical tasks related to the maintenance and oversight of the Chase Center’s facilities.