Academic Operations Manager

Savannah College of Art and Design - Savannah, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Savannah, GA

Educational Services

About the position

The Academic Operations Manager at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) plays a crucial role in ensuring that academic departments meet their deadlines and requirements while facilitating the implementation of new initiatives. This position involves managing academic spaces for various events, collaborating with university departments for high-profile activities, and providing quality assurance for university reports and policies. The manager will also oversee faculty recruitment processes and analyze operations for improvement opportunities, all while aligning departmental operations with the university's mission and strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure academic departments meet deadlines and requirements.
• Facilitate the implementation of new initiatives.
• Manage the use and presentation of academic spaces for events.
• Collaborate with various university departments for high-profile activities.
• Provide quality assurance and editorial support for university reports and presentations.
• Facilitate mentor and invited guest programs, faculty-led workshops, and award programs.
• Establish quality control mechanisms for efficiency and accuracy within departments.
• Ensure compliance with university administrative policies and procedures.
• Coordinate faculty observations with leadership and attend departmental meetings.
• Participate in the faculty recruitment process and advise on candidate fit.
• Analyze operations to identify improvement opportunities and propose solutions.
• Prepare and present reports for academic leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Three to five years of relevant experience
• Valid driver's license
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills
• Solid writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in computer applications and databases
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines