Department Affairs & Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative and data operations for the Electrical & Computer Engineering Division, ensuring data accuracy across university systems.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze data related to students, faculty, academic programs, finance, and research productivity.
• Support departmental budget planning, forecasting, and expenditure monitoring in alignment with university policies.
• Manage personnel records and support core processes including onboarding, evaluations, and offer letter preparation.
• Serve as a senior staff partner to the Department Chair, assisting with strategic priorities and daily operations.
• Act as the primary liaison between the department and college/university offices, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Supervise and mentor departmental specialists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience with data management systems.
• Experience in budget planning and financial monitoring.
• Proven personnel management and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing academic operations and data systems within a higher education environment.
• Familiarity with university HR, finance, and academic enterprise systems (e.g., Workday, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams).

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement options and flexible spending accounts.
• Various leave options and paid holidays.
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions.
• Training and development opportunities.

About the Company

Louisiana State University is the state's flagship land-grant institution, comprising nine institutions and various research centers. LSU is dedicated to providing world-class education, conducting groundbreaking research, and using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.