East Tennessee State
Director of Executive Operations
East Tennessee State, Johnson City, Tennessee, United States, 37603
Posting Details
Position 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:
https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ .
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 Salary starting at $60,000
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:
https://fa-evyu-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com:443/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/job/233/share/300000033923108?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=Internal%20Job%20Share
Position 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:
https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ .
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 Salary starting at $60,000
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:
https://fa-evyu-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com:443/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/job/233/share/300000033923108?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=Internal%20Job%20Share