Job Description

Job Description
Provides strategic and operational leadership for the School of Architecture and Built Environment’s physical, technical and administrative infrastructure across multiple locations. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Administration, this position is accountable for creating coordinated operational plans that support academic delivery, programmatic operations, and high-profile school events.

This position directs and integrates facilities operations, event management, and administrative systems to ensure continuity, efficiency and risk mitigation across both day-to-day operations and peak academic cycles. Exercises independent judgment in setting operational priorities, allocating resources, managing vendor and service relationships, and addressing complex operational issues across the school’s Uptown and Downtown locations.

Directly supervises and supports a cross-functional team, including Building Managers, the Technology Manager, and the Operations Administrator II. In addition, this role plans and manages operational and event-related budgets, manages external contracts, and oversees event management and leads high-profile events such as symposia, conferences, commencement and final reviews.

Responsibilities
Proven experience successfully managing a cross-functional team

Proven ability to manage operational budgets including procurement, vendor management and contract negotiation

Excellent organizational and project management skills

Keen detail orientation

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and cloud-based file management systems

Advanced experience with high-profile event planning

The ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of progressive experience in budget development, operations, event planning or a related field

OR

High school diploma or equivalent and 10 years’ directly related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master of Business Administration

Experience in higher education or a non-profit setting

Experience managing contractors

Familiarity with interior design

Experience working in an architecture or a design-related environment

Experience with Oracle Cloud