Director of Operations – OTD Program – South College – Knoxville, TN

South College

Knoxville, TN

2024-10-15

Description

South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 12,000 students covering 8 campuses and Online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students

In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

The Director of Operations reports to the Program Director and is responsible for the direction and management of the OTD Program’s operations. The Director of Operations for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program is a full-time employee. Full-time employment is based on 40 hours per week. Evening and weekend hours may be occasionally required.

Primary Functions Of The Director Of Operations Include

Coordinating faculty and staff meetings, including virtual invites, agendas, minutes, and recordings.
Efficiently planning, managing, and directing the business of the Program Director and OTD Program related to operations, budget, personnel, facilities, and faculty support for the on-site lab immersions.
Providing assistance and support to the Program Director, Director of Admissions, and Director of Curriculum in problem-solving, project planning, and project management.
Developing financial, personnel, and facilities reports for internal and external bodies, including external accrediting bodies.
Coordinating facility and equipment contracts and maintenance.
Coordinating logistics of faculty schedules for each semester’s synchronous session planning and on-site lab immersion sessions.
Coordinating with South College Information Technology Services for timely support of systems and software.
Optimizing team and program efficiency and productivity.

Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

Minimum of bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Apps, including SharePoint, Excel, and Power Automate
Ability to communicate well and train others in computer and technical skills
Present a professional appearance and demonstrate a high activity level
Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with virtual team

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Higher Education