"Administrative Manager"

Job Description

Montgomery College has an immediate need for a full-time Administrative Manager for the ASVP - Operational Effectiveness & Strategic Initiatives. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. This is a non-bargaining, exempt, grade 31 position. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness. This position is eligible for telework one day a week. This eligibility is subject to change based on the needs of the unit.

This is managerial level work, responsible for managing the daily operations of a functional area, division, and/or office. Under supervision and/or direction, incumbents in this job class provide leadership, oversight and guidance for the day-to-day operations of a functional area and/or division/unit/department, special projects and provides administrative, managerial and/or technical support for systems, processes, communications, meetings and other related activities. This role typically reports to a VP or higher-level position.

Contacts and interaction vary and may include multiple constituencies such as the general public, higher education associations, Board members, external organizations/agencies, provost, deans, directors, chairs, faculty, staff, or students for the purpose of providing and exchanging information. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides leadership, oversight and guidance for the day-to-day operations of the area/division/office including but not limited to development and preparation of budgets, purchasing/procurement, assigned staff, communications, formulating and implementing policies and other related activities.
• Develops and compiles departmental budget, monitors expenditures and coordinates the preparation of monthly reports.
• Ensures compliance with Colleges rules, regulations and established standards.
• Schedule, assign, inspect and review work of assigned staff to ensure work is performed according to established standards.
• Identify and implement goals and objectives for the unit.
• Conduct performance evaluations, formal and informal coaching and recommend disciplinary action. Identify, develop and recommend professional development needs/opportunities and coordinate/conduct training.
• Conduct recruitment/interviewing and make recommendations to hire.
• Serve as liaison to external and internal organizations on behalf of area/division/office and represent the College in a variety of activities.
• Oversee the preparation and collection of materials prepared for action by the College Board of Trustees, department chairs, superiors and/or leadership.
• Draft and proofread special memoranda, letters, reports, and speeches.
• Serves as facilitator on projects and other campus related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree.
• Five years progressively responsible administrative/managerial/technical experience.
• Experience working with internal and external groups and supervising and/or leading the work of others.
• The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Knowledge of critical organizational practices and goals; broad theoretical and technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of technical project management.
• Knowledge of the Colleges mission, vision, and the role of the College within the community, the State of Maryland, and higher education.
• Excellent leadership, customer service, organizational and presentation skills as well as the ability to lead, instruct, train, guide and motivate others.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Hiring Range: $79,746 - $103,658 annually. Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum salary for this position is $127,571.

Application Process: Click Here to apply online. A cover letter is recommended and preferred. For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application. As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire: Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable). Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law. Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation. Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff. Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.