Office Manager, College of Engineering and Computer Science, UT Chattanooga
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Office Manager
The primary purpose of the Office Manager is to provide high-level project management and strategic oversight for the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) Office of the Dean. The incumbent is tasked with autonomously managing and executing complex administrative projects that are critical to the college's strategic goals.
Responsibilities
Leading and managing multifaceted projects within specialized areas of expertise, ensuring alignment with the college's long-term objectives. Independently selecting and applying advanced methodologies, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve results that adhere to broadly defined policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Exercising expert judgment to develop and implement innovative solutions that address complex challenges, particularly when faced with competing policies or priorities.
Exercising substantial discretion and independent judgment in setting objectives and determining the most effective strategies to achieve them.
Administrative Functions
- Plans and coordinates schedules for high-level events, activities, and functions; ensures milestones and deliverables are met.
- Manages and oversees completion of faculty documentation for reappointment, tenure, and promotion, ensuring compliance with university policies.
- Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate execution of college and university initiatives and projects.
- Collaborates with university units to support day-to-day operations and resolve issues impacting workflow.
- Sets priorities and manages training programs for departmental administrative staff; mentors and provides guidance to ensure process consistency.
- Ensures contracts and agreements follow appropriate review and approval processes in compliance with university policy; monitors deliverables.
- Regularly meets with the Dean to align priorities and objectives; executes directives and provides status updates on project progress.
Project Management Functions
Dean's Administrative Lead
Facilities and HR Functions
The ideal candidate will possess the following :
Review of applications will begin December 30, 2025 , and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
Qualifications
Minimum : Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred : 10-15 years of related experience in an academic / governmental setting.
Compensation and Benefits :
UT Market Range : MR10
Anticipated Hiring Range : $60,250 - $65,000
About Us
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee's largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programsat both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooganationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreationare inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.
Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.
From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our national reputation for innovation and hands-on learning, UTC stands out as a university where students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.
Job Info
Job Identification 6338
Job Category Administrative
Locations 735 Vine Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37403, US
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