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Colorado School of Mines welcomes applications for a Department Manager in the Department of Economics and Business. This in-person role, the principal staff administrator for the department, provides management level operational oversight and direction in support of the mission of the Colorado School of Mines.Reporting to the Department Head (DH) of Economics and Business, the Department Manager works with the Department Head independently and in collaboration on planning, coordinating, implementing, and assessing strategic objectives to achieve the mission and vision of the Department of Economics and Business. The Department Manager is responsible for (a) efficient management of department operations, (b) fiscal management, strategic planning, and analysis of all department funds, (c) marketing and promoting the department and assisting the DH with fund raising initiatives and alumni outreach, (d) oversight of the management of the graduate and/or undergraduate programs, including supporting outreach efforts, (e) supervision of classified staff and students in the department.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Department Management (40%)
Provide leadership, oversight, coordination and execution of department operations and administrative functions. Collaborate with the DH on strategic planning as well as provide operational oversight. Provide departmental management as well as executive administration to the DH. Essential functions include:
Fiscal Management, Strategic Planning and Analysis (40%)
Fiscal management, strategic planning and analysis includes authority and oversight over all departmentally managed funds. Will retain and analyze budget income and expense histories to provide information, recommendations, and alternatives to the DH for high-level, multi-year budget planning. In consultation with DH, will make independent decisions to allocate, move, and increase or decrease funds related to budgets for operating expenses:
Graduate and/or Undergraduate Program Management (20%)
Essential functions are applying understanding of graduate and undergraduate programs and curriculum to provide support to the graduate and/or undergraduate programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, collaboration with faculty committees and shared student services regarding:
Additional responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications
About Mines & Golden, CO
When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.
Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).
Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.
At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that's manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 "Very High Activity" research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.
Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world's problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?
Look to Mines.
Equal Opportunity
Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.
Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.
Annual Rate and Benefits
$64,000 to $73,000 per year
In addition to the amazing benefits mentioned below, Mines continues to show its dedication to its employees by offering an 11% employee contribution through our Mines Defined Contribution Plan and an incredible 12% employer contribution with immediate 100% vesting for our Administrative Faculty positions!
All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and backup child and elder care. Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to .
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply online as soon as possible. For full consideration, applications should be received by Monday, May 27, 2024. Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.
Applications must include: 1) a cover letter addressing the job posting above and 2) resumeContact Dorie Gelber, Human Resources, at with any questions about this opportunity.
A Background check will be required upon offer.
Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting
Mines is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.Full Time
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