Administrative Associate 3 Supervisor (Operations Manager)

This position is fully funded by sponsored funds.The Operations Manager has primary responsibility for the oversight and implementation of administrative (day-to-day) operations for the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW), including the statewide Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA), within the School of Social Work (SSW). Reporting to the Senior Executive Director, this position provides strategic support to leadership, working to align the budget, human resources, data systems, research-related operations, facilities, technology, and other operational areas with the center’s strategic goals, while working within school, college, and University policies and procedures.This position works closely with the SSW and Center’s leadership team to ensure efficient and effective achievement of center mission activities and endeavors. The Operations Manager’s work is integrated within and across the four pillars of the center, including professional education, outreach and policy, research and evaluation, and training partnerships. The level of this position requires knowledge and understanding of complex budgets, multidisciplinary research and practice partnerships, and state agency to state agency cooperated projects. Their understanding of University practices and processes, as well as sound judgment, ability to prioritize complex and multi-layered projects, and autonomous decision-making skills, are essential to this position.Skills and competencies for a successful candidate include:Effectively communicate and interact with a diverse group of stakeholdersDemonstrate a service-focused approach to understand circumstances, expectations, and needsStrong interpersonal skills, emotional maturity, and ability to be diplomatic and clearProven skills to adapt well in the face of ambiguity or changeBe accountable, results-driven, and proactiveJob ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning Support and Operations (55%)Financial Planning and Grants Management (30%)Human Resources & Supervision (15%)

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