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Strategic Operations Manager

Curry College
United States, Massachusetts, Milton
1071 Blue Hill Avenue (Show on map)
May 24, 2025
Strategic Operations Manager The Center for Innovation and the Neurodiversity Center for Excellence at Curry College seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented Strategic Operations Manager to lead and support key initiatives that enhance Curry College's impact. This role will oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of programs through a central database, manage cross-functional projects, and drive operational efficiency. The role will collaborate with various Curry College departments, including admissions and enrollment teams, to ensure alignment of operations and goals. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, experience in strategic operations, advanced and a passion for fostering programming in education and employment. Essential Functions: 1. Project & Program Management: Oversee the development and implementation of strategic programming; Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with strategic goals; Develop and maintain project documentation, reports, and impact assessments; Identify risks, propose solutions, and track performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement. 2. Strategic Operations & Process Improvement: Develop and refine operational workflows to optimize program efficiency and scalability; Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Center's initiatives; Ensure effective resource allocation across projects, including personnel, technology, and funding; Support grant management efforts by tracking deliverables, reporting progress, and assisting with proposal development. 3. Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement: Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, employer partners, and operational teams at Curry College; Develop strategies for employer engagement, including training programs and partnerships; Facilitate meetings, workshops, and events to strengthen collaborations and share best practices; Serve as a liaison between the Neurodiversity Center for Excellence, the Center for Innovation, and Curry College departments. 4. Technology & Data Management: Implement and manage digital tools to support programming; Collect and analyze program data to assess impact and inform strategic decisions; Work with Curry IT department on implementation of technology support tools. 5. Institutional Knowledge & Collaboration: Build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Curry College's operations; Collaborate with the Center for Innovation and the Neurodiversity Center's initiatives to align with institutional goals and priorities. Additional Functions: Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or their designee. Job Requirements: Essential Characteristics: We are seeking a dynamic, solutions-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and demonstrates a strong commitment to operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics: Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates precision and care in managing complex projects and systems. Results-Driven: Maintains a focus on outcomes, delivering high-impact solutions aligned with strategic goals. Collaborative: Builds and maintains strong, positive working relationships across cross-functional teams. Self-Motivated: Works independently with initiative, ownership, and accountability. Strategic Problem Solver: Proactively identifies challenges and opportunities, bringing forward innovative and actionable solutions. Adaptable and Agile: Excels in navigating change, pivoting quickly while maintaining focus and clarity. Strong Communicator: Clearly conveys information across stakeholders, facilitating alignment and action. Committed to Inclusion: Brings a deep understanding of and respect for neurodiversity, fostering inclusive approaches to implementation and team collaboration. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, nonprofit management, computer science, or a related field. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management, strategic operations, or program coordination. Strong database, analytic, and metric creation skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience working with neurodivergent individuals, disability services, or inclusive workforce initiatives. Experience in grant management, budgeting, and impact reporting. Familiarity with college operations, including admissions and enrollment processes. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders. Proficiency in project management tools and data analysis. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in business administration, public administration, computer science , or a related field. PMP (Project Management Professional) or other relevant certification. Familiarity with assistive technologies and accessibility best practices. Salary Range: $80,000 to $85,000 annually Additional Information: Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks. Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment. The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below: Ann Coyne, Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance: Office 122, King Academic Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA 02186. (617) 333-2212, ann.coyne@curry.edu. Office of Civil Rights ("OCR"): Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: 617-289-0111, FAX: 617-289-0150; TDD: 800-877-8339, Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov. To apply, visit http://curry.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=188422 jeid-7a4507c9f926ee45862c10c2f9b153da