Business Operations Manager, PPPM and HAA

Department: DSGN Dean's Office
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

May 20th, 2025, Position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the online application, please submit a current resume and a cover letter summarizing how your experience aligns with this role.

To request a copy of the full position description, please email CBSOHR@uoregon.edu.

Department Summary

The School of Planning, Public Policy and Management has an operating budget of $5 Million annually and is the academic home for 29 tenure track faculty members, as well as many non-tenure track faculty and adjunct-level instructors. The Department of the History of Art & Architecture (“HAA”) offers undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programs in the history, theory, and criticism of art, architecture, and visual culture. It is also home to the Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies.

Position Summary

The College of Design’s School of Planning, Public Policy and Management and Department of History of Art & Architecture (PPPM/HAA) is looking for a dynamic and innovative professional to join its team as its Business Operations Manager. As the primary administrative officer and liaison with the Central Business Services Office (CBSO), you will help shape PPPM/HAA’s financial, operational, and staffing processes, contributing to the realization of its mission and goals.

In this influential position, you will exercise broad responsibility and independent decision-making authority, overseeing crucial functions such as budgeting, expenditure tracking, and reporting. Your role includes financial forecasting and projections and ensuring the efficient utilization of resources to fulfill the PPPM/HAA’s mission. You will play an important role in non-academic personnel actions, including hiring, and you will supervise a dedicated team, foster a collaborative and thriving work environment. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Finance and Operations (ADFO) in the College of Design.

As the key connection between PPPM/HAA leadership, Design's ADFO, and the CBSO, you'll play a vital role in aligning the unit's business operations with the university's guidelines. Your collaborative efforts with the Director of PPPM/HAA will be instrumental in driving the unit's success.

If you're a visionary leader ready to make a significant impact, apply now and be part of a team that values your expertise and commitment to excellence. Join us in shaping the future of the School of Planning, Public Policy and Management, and Department of History of Art & Architecture.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience of two or more employees, or an equivalent combination of lead work experience and/or supervision training.
• Experience in accounting, budget management, compiling and reporting financial information, and the ability to analyze and track budgets.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment and with a variety of stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to meet deadlines, proactively anticipate needs, manage and prioritize multiple tasks or projects, and work independently without supervision, while handling frequent interruptions and shifting priorities to ensure the success of projects and regular workflow.
• Excellent problem-solving ability, including attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to manage conflict with tact and diplomacy and to use sound judgment and initiative, particularly as it relates to handling sensitive and/or confidential information, and escalate appropriately if needed for further resolution.
• Ability to improve administrative processes and delegate responsibilities to form a cross-trained team environment and use resources effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present and distribute data and reports to the Associate Dean and Director PPPM/HAA.
• Ability to analyze and develop fiscal recommendations.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (or similar scheduling/calendar program), and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Commitment to and experience with promoting a