ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, develop and implement strategy for operational management and development so as to meet agreed organizational performance goals within agreed budgets and timescales
• Establish and maintain appropriate systems for measuring necessary aspects of operational management and development
• Monitor, measure and report on operational issues, opportunities and development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales
• Manage and develop direct reporting staff
• Manage and control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets
• Liaise with other functional/departmental managers so as to understand all necessary aspects and needs of operational development, and to ensure they are fully informed of operational objectives, purposes and achievements
• Contribute to the evaluation and development of operational strategy and performance.
• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and other regulatory compliance guidelines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises all staff assigned . Responsible for hiring and managing all performance related aspects of staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Highly effective communication skills and a good command of the English language.

• Stays abreast of current and emerging relative to requisite discipline, function and higher education.

• Good planning and organizational skills with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Good relationship management skills.

• Good problem solving ability, judgment and sound decision making.

• Excellent time management and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Proficient with computer software including MS Office Suite.

• Stays abreast of current trends, technology, state and/or federal requirements, and GCU policies and procedures.

• Participation in and/or support of the university program in all areas including an evident congruence with the philosophy and direction of the institution, and service to the community.

• Demonstrated administrative leadership skills in managing growth and resources.

• Good coaching, counseling, mentoring and advising skills and ability.

• Ability to successfully pass background investigations.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred..

• Minimum  of 5 years’ relevant leadership/management experience