Posting Details
Posting Summary
Job Title
Operations Manager (NCEED)
Division
Divison of Academic Affairs
Department
School of Education & Urban Studies
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Staff
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Range
Exempt
Salary Range
$65,000 to $90,000
Fund Source
State Support
Job Summary
The National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities
( NCEED ) is a state-funded research center within the School of
Education and Urban Studies at Morgan State University ( MSU ).
NCEED is seeking an Operations Manager. A successful candidate will
demonstrate an ability to ensure the overall operational well-being
of this new research center. The candidate should have experience
in budget (i.e., monthly reporting, tracking expenses, budget
planning/forecasting, and spending plan); systems management;
knowledge of designing and implementing operational policies and
procedures; understanding of contract and procurement processes;
and the willingness to learn and use MSU’s internal systems,
especially human resources and procurement, efficiently and
effectively. Duties will encompass overseeing daily operations;
supply chain management (i.e., inventory, supplies, goods and
services, procurement, etc.); budget; processes and logistics for
securing essential resources (i.e., personnel, equipment, and
contracts); quality control and customer service; and facility
management for NCEED’s allocated workspace.
NCEED is a national interdisciplinary research center made up of
both research faculty and support staff who are passionate and
committed to having a positive impact on academic achievement and
eliminating education disparities in K-12. Therefore, the Center
requires an Operations Manager who is responsive and communicative
(e.g., meeting management, dissemination of materials, coordination
of events, notices, and relevant communications to stakeholders,
etc.).
Further, the Operations Manager reports to the Center’s Director
and, at times, serves as a representative of the Center. It is
imperative that the candidate sets the tone and culture for
excellence on the Director’s behalf. The Operations Manager will be
engaged in facilitating a successful launch and the long-term
stabilization of the Center.
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Developing and overseeing internal procedures, including space
management, archiving of materials, and creating and maintaining
meeting schedules for Center personnel.
Identifying, analyzing, and improving operational processes to
enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Implementing and maintaining quality control measures to ensure
products or services meet the required standards.
Developing and managing operational budgets, tracking expenses,
and fiscal planning, including maintaining a database of all NCEED
accounts and preparing monthly and annual budget reports.
Ensuring that operations comply with relevant regulations,
standards, and policies.
Overseeing the flow of goods and services from suppliers to
customers, including inventory management, procurement, and
logistics.
Managing inventory levels and supplies, optimizing storage, and
minimizing waste.
Disseminating materials, notices, and relevant communications
to stakeholders.
Supporting the work of research faculty in the implementation
of research and outreach projects.
Responding to school and community stakeholder inquiries about
procedural and non-routine matters related to the NCEED
Center.
Managing logistical arrangements for outreach activities in
schools and community settings.
Holding office hours.
Utilizing MSU’s internal organizational systems.
Developing and implementing strategies for a positive culture
that is high-performing.
Supervising the administrative assistant.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education:
The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any
discipline from an accredited university or college.
Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of professional administrative work
experience is required.
Experience with budget work and preparing budget reports is also
required.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Education Preferred:
- Any additional speciality certifications in operations,
management, and/or business, such as Certified Meeting Planner (
CMP ), Project Management (PM), etc.
Preferences:
- Candidates with knowledge of K-12 school systems and higher
education are preferred.
- Proficient use of Google Drive and Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Must be able to oversee the overall operations of the new
Research Center.
- Candidates must have experience in budgeting (i.e., monthly
reporting, tracking expenses, budget planning/forecasting, and
spending plans).
- Systems management.
- Knowledge of designing and implementing operational policies
and procedures, and the willingness to learn and use MSU’s internal
systems.
- Supply chain management skills are needed (i.e., inventory,
supplies, goods and services, procurement, etc.); budget; processes
and logistics for securing essential resources (i.e., personnel,
equipment, and contracts).
- Ability to maintain quality control.
- Good customer service skills and facility management for
NCEED’s allocated workspace are a must.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ST01590
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
09/04/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
09/17/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter three professional references in the References page
of the application.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
- * Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of professional
administrative work experience?
- * Do you have experience in working with detailed budgets?
- * How did you hear about this career opportunity?
- Career Fair
- Morgan's Career Website
- Another Job Website
- Internal Job Posting
- Word of Mouth
- Other
- * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University
employee? Are you a current, past or retired State employee? If the
answer is yes, please list the agency. If not applicable, put
N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Reference Letter
Optional Documents
- Transcripts (unofficial )
- High School Diploma/GED
- Certification
- Supporting Document