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Executive Director, Administration and Operations - Coles College of Business

Inside Higher Ed
Savannah, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Job Title: Executive Director, Administration and Operations - Coles College of Business

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 296679

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

This position plays a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the Coles College of Business. This role is responsible for college operations, including accreditation, budget, facilities, external affairs, and technology. Oversees partnerships and alliance in an effort to further the branding and awareness of the college and its programs and research. Facilitates high-level administrative processes between college and the Office of Academic Affairs as well as other units at the university. This role assists the dean to ensure productivity and adherence to strategic goals to contribute to the long-term growth and success of the college.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Establish and manage budgets in compliance with university policy and procedures. Strategically aligns various sources with our priorities and strategic plan. Manages spending, monitors and identifies opportunities for cost-savings
  • Provides oversight and management of facilities related to the college, including building maintenance, space allocation and usage, and capital projects. Problem solves and addresses issues in support of effective and efficient college operations
  • Oversees accreditation processes related to this position including AACSB and SACS (budgets, data collection, facilities, technology, compliance, coordination)
  • Facilitates key strategic alliances and partnerships in the external community for the college
  • Facilitates partnership marketing and external relations with communications team
  • Develops strategies to increase alumni engagement in the college with alumni events and programs.
  • Partner with Alumni Association to support, identify, and cultivate alumni involvement
  • Manages college IT operations including staff and faculty support for technology needs within the college
  • Partners with UITS to support, identify and promote operational efficiencies in technology needs for the college.
  • Responsible for the management of assigned staff such as, performance management, hiring, training, time management, etc.
  • Facilitates high-level administrative processes between Academic Affairs and other campus stakeholders
  • Identify potential risks (i.e., financial, facilities) and implement strategies to mitigate them ensuring compliance with all University, BOR, and USG policies, rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid and unrestricted drivers' license

Required Experience

Ten (10) years of relevant work experience to include supervisory and budget management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education, preferably in Business Administration

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is $145,900 to $157,580. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to meet with various constituencies and communicate professionally and effectively (employers, faculty, campus staff, etc.)

Able to coordinate across multiple domains of responsibility in support of the overall mission of the college

Able to supervise a number of individuals directly but also to coordinate and synthesize work and outcomes across multiple domains

Able to work collaboratively as well as individually

Able to plan ahead and set goals

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Budget and process skills

Strategic planning skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

  • Standard Enhanced
  • Education
  • MVR

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening

results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

Salary : $145,900 - $157,580

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