Department Manager, Mining Engineering

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The Mining Engineering Department at Colorado School of Mines is hiring a Department Manager!

The Mining Engineering (MN) Department Manager is the principal administrator for the department. The Department Manager provides management level operational oversight and direction in support of the mission of the Colorado School of Mines.

Reporting to the Department Head (DH), the Department Manager will work independently and in conjunction with the DH in planning, coordinating, implementing, and assessing strategic objectives to achieve the goals of the DH for the department. The Department Manager is responsible for non-academic operations including but not limited to: (a) fiscal management, strategic planning and analysis of all department funds, (b) ensures efficient department operations for students and faculty, (c) management and support of the graduate and undergraduate program, (d) developing and enhancing alumni relations, (e) increasing fundraising efforts, and (f) marketing and promoting the department.  This position also provides office supervision and management of Research Support and other support staff in the department.

Primary Responsibilities:

Department Management: Provide leadership, oversight and coordination of department operations and administrative functions. Collaborate with the DH on strategic planning as well as provide operational oversight, departmental management and executive administration to the DH.

Fiscal Management, Strategic Planning and Analysis: Fiscal management, strategic planning and analysis includes authority and oversight over all departmentally managed funds. Will retain and analyze budget income and expense histories to provide information, recommendations, and alternatives to the department head for high-level, multi-year budget planning. Will make independent decisions to allocate, move, and increase or decrease funds related to budgets for operating expenses.

​Staff Management: Supervise support staff in the department and develop best practices and training.

Graduate and Undergraduate Program Management: Essential functions are applying advanced understanding of MN graduate and undergraduate programs and curriculum to provide coordination and management of the MN graduate and undergraduate programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of progressive, administration experience related to project and program management and operational oversight.
• 2+ years of experience with developing, monitoring and managing budgets, resource management, and financial reporting.
• Evidence of teamwork experience, relationship building, and partnership development.
• 4+ plus years of experience with event/program planning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.
• Strong knowledge in industry standards and/or regulatory requirements.
• Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility.
• Able to keep abreast of general industry knowledge and trends
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Verbally and in writing, managers skillfully communicate process and policy information to faculty, staff and students. Managers also must be sensitive to the needs and concerns of faculty, staff, and students and other members of the University in a manner that is professional, objective and easily understood. Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years in a management position that includes supervisory experience.
• Significant experience with Banner or other ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.
• Experience in higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity of perspective.

About Mines & Golden, CO 

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines. 

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining a