Divisional Operations Manager of Academic and Workforce Innovation

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Job Title Divisional Operations Manager of Academic and Workforce Innovation Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 05522 Department Academic & Workforce Innovation Job Category Professional Job Type Full-Time Status Regular Job Open Date 07/28/2026 Resume Review Date 08/12/2026 Closing Date 08/11/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Summary

This position exists to manage and coordinate the daily operations, budget, and contract administration of the Academic and Workforce Innovation (AWI) division. This position manages the operating procedures of AWI and maintains close and effective working relationships with personnel across all program areas and departments within the division. The position is instrumental in managing staffing, budgets, contracts, and the operational needs of departments across AWI, so that employers, community members, faculty, staff, and learners receive well-coordinated outstanding customer service. This role also leads and coordinates special division-wide functions and special events under the direction of the Vice Provost and directly supervises division office staff while overseeing budget, procurement, and contract functions. The position will work with departments across AWI to manage division-wide events, communications, purchasing, contracts, budgets, and facility-related functions.

The salary for this position begins at $59,661.00 and is commensurate with education and experience.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
• Support for continued training and education, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges.
• OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• 4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays
• Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate all division operations working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Supervise, train, and/or coordinate division office staff, student workers, and interns to ensure all services are effectively and efficiently delivered
• Lead appropriate projects and administrative functions such as budget administration, contract compliance, and facility-related operations
• Manage and negotiate all contractual obligations for the division, ensuring compliance and coordination with the AWI division office, Accounting, Purchasing, Payroll, and Business Services department
• Gather and analyze financial, usage, and operations data; make recommendations based on findings
• Develop, monitor, and manage the division's operating budget, including forecasting and variance analysis, in conjunction with the Director of Operations and Program Directors
• Review and maintain division communications and materials to facilitate internal and external communications in coordination with the Marketing and other departments
• Facilitate planning, preparation, and execution of division events

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in operational or project management required; financial management, budgeting, or contract administration experience required
• Ability to manage complex projects to completion required
• Demonstrated budget and contract management experience required
• Attention to detail is required with a preference for process and routine required
• Proven ability to maintain patience and professionalism in a fast-paced environment preferred
• Ability to manage multiple service and outreach initiatives while working with faculty, staff, students, and external constituents without losing focus of principle accountabilities preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills preferred
• Ability to establish rapport and inspire confidence and trust; strong customer satisfaction orientation preferred
• Presentation and facilitation skills required, in addition to strong oral and written communication skills that promote understanding and buy-in preferred

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum of 3 years of related work experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience in financial management, budgeting, or contract administration?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other
• Bachelor's Transcript