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Job Title Director of Business Operations

Department FACILITIES MGMT ADMIN & SUPV

Position Number FP667A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Director Of Business Operations is a critical position reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management and Construction. This position assists with all areas of the department. While involved in all areas of the department, primary focus areas for which this position is responsible include departmental financial management (including Budget Unit Director designation), departmental work monitoring through oversight of the Maintenance Support Center, department procurement, administrative and personnel matters. The incumbent is also responsible for direct supervision of the Business Manager. Director Of Business Operations duties to include budget preparation, financial forecasting, working with department Directors to ensure they manage within their budget and identifying ways to address any shortfalls in funding. Responsibilities also include preparing budget projections based on historical data adjusted for changes in financial requirements. As Budget Unit Director provide financial direction for the department making independent financial decisions. Monitor performance measurement metrics to ensure efficient and effective operations of the department and appropriate levels of customer satisfaction. Identify areas that need attention and implement corrective action to improve performance levels. Coordinate with other campus departments including Budget Office, Office of Finance, Procurement Services along with state agencies including Department of Fleet Management, Virginia Department of Transportation, and the Department of General Services. Position is designated “essential personnel” for emergency closings.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

+ Considerable knowledge in managing workflow processes.

+ Working knowledge of state and University personnel and procurement procedures.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and interpret and implement administrative, financial, and work management policies and procedures.

+ Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with institutional officials, department staff and staff of other state agencies, local officials, and private sector vendors.

+ Considerable experience in financial management, budget preparation, and public procurement.

+ Considerable experience and knowledge in management of large complex organizations with skills in leadership and personnel management processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Working experience in a Facilities Management organization.

Working knowledge of fleet management, including procurement and maintenance programs.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 04/22/2025

Open Until Filled No

Application Review Date 05/06/2025

Job Close Date 05/06/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Please attach resume.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Facilities Management supports the University’s goals of outstanding service to the University, personal integrity in all we do, civility to others, responsibility for our actions, and commitment to the dignity, rights and property of others. The department’s focus is to enhance the University’s facilities, equipment and grounds and deliver a variety of quality services to the University’s constituents.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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