Director of Executive Operations - East Tennessee State University : Job Details

Director of Executive OperationsTo apply for this position, select 'Apply for this Job'.Bookmark this Posting Print Preview |Please see Special Instructions for more details.Please apply at this link: Job SharePosting DetailsPosition Information Job Title Director of Executive Operations Department Office of the Provost - 20000 Pay Grade 8 Job Category Administrative Job Summary The Office of the Provost at East Tennessee State University ( ETSU ) is seeking a dynamic and highly organized leader to serve as Director of Executive Operations. Reporting directly to the Provost, the Director of Executive Operations functions as the Provost's chief administrative officer, playing a pivotal role in the academic leadership of the university. This position blends high-level executive support with strategic coordination—managing complex scheduling, overseeing office operations, supervising staff, and leading special initiatives on behalf of the Provost and senior academic leadership.The Director ensures the smooth day-to-day functioning of the Provost's Office while advancing key institutional priorities through proactive project leadership, effective communication, and operational excellence.The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:

• Paid time off & leave
• 17 paid holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Health and life insurance
• Retirement
• Access to University facilities and services and much more!

Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: .All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Executive-level judgment, diplomacy, and customer-service orientation.
• Excellent written and oral communication, including drafting high-stakes correspondence.
• Knowledge of a variety of the field's concepts, practices, procedures, and professional standards. Superior time-management, multitasking, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and prepare concise briefing materials.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and implement effective solutions. A high level of consulting, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible executive-level administrative support, project management, and direct supervision of professional staff.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, Higher Education Leadership, Public Administration, Health Administration, Public Health, the Humanities, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a research university or large public-sector environment. Project Management
• Professional ( PMP ) or comparable certification. Knowledge of Banner or similar ERP systems.

Salary Posting Detail Information Posting Number AS01600P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No FLSA Status Exempt Open Date 07/11/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Please apply at this link: Job ShareSupplemental Questions

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