"Senior Operations Director"

The Senior Operations Director serves as a key strategic partner and operational leader within the University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). This position is responsible for advancing planning, operations, organizational change, and project execution to support the University’s strategic plan pillar: Optimize Operational Excellence. The role drives continuous improvement and ensures high-quality, efficient operations across the college.

Duties may include

• Lead and coordinate strategic planning and operational initiatives to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with institutional goals
• Direct organizational change efforts, implementing systems, processes, and structures that support operational excellence
• Oversee cross-functional projects from concept through execution, ensuring timely and successful outcomes
• Integrate college values and leadership principles into core operational processes to support a strong organizational culture
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university partners to ensure alignment across CALS’s land-grant mission of teaching, research, and extension
• Identify opportunities for innovation, streamline processes, and support data-informed decision-making
• Provide strategic guidance to CALS leadership on operational priorities, resource planning, and organizational needs
• Other duties as assigned

Posted: 09-Dec-25

Location: Moscow, Idaho

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 50264