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Associate Executive, Business Ops & Admin

Classification Information

Business Ops & Admin
Business Ops and Admin is responsible for the strategic planning, analysis, and ongoing operations of colleges and units. Reporting and analytics support is provided to inform strategic planning and business operations; project management support is provided as a means of executing on the strategic plan.
Executive
Executive: The positions work is achieved through the strategic direction of the organization as a whole. Executives have direct accountability for setting strategic goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of a senior management area or other business unit with a universitywide scope of impact. These positions contribute to the highest-level panels and teams. The decisions made under the purview of the executive positions duties must routinely have direct impact on success across the university and impact the overall development of the university. Executive positions are reflected in the E1-E3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.
Level 1
Associate Executive: Accountable for annual execution of goals and objectives in area of responsibility; disseminates goals to direct reports and ensures goals are operationalized. Recommends and may approve policy for area of operational and/or functional control. Typically has multiple directors and managers as direct reports. Scope of responsibility is a university wide sub-function with multiple disciplines, or multiple functions within a college or business unit.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The Associate Executive for Business Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for managing the strategic planning, operational execution, and administrative oversight of key university-wide sub-functions or multidisciplinary areas within a college or business unit. This role ensures alignment with institutional objectives by setting annual goals, disseminating them to directors and managers, and overseeing their implementation to achieve operational excellence. The Associate Executive leverages expertise in business analytics, strategic planning, and project management to drive effective decision-making and process improvements across their scope of responsibility. In this capacity, the Associate Executive plays a pivotal role in shaping policies and operational strategies that impact the university at large. By leading a diverse team of directors and managers, this position fosters collaboration across multiple disciplines or functions to optimize resource allocation, enhance efficiency, and support institutional growth. The role demands strong leadership skills, a focus on long-term strategic outcomes, and the ability to contribute significantly to the university's success through innovative and data-driven approaches to business operations.