Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Clemson University's Brook T. Smith Launchpad is looking for an Operations Manager to fulfill the following duties:

• Operations Manager that provides direct support and program management for the Clemson University Brook T. Smith Launchpad, Clemson's Entrepreneurial Hub, in Clemson, SC.

• Responsible for facility oversight while prioritizing and completing a wide variety of program support within assist with decision making in the Launchpad space.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

30% - Essential

• Network:

Management and network with visitors to include students, faculty, staff, alumni, visiting scholars, resident startups, visitors, and VIPs. This will include 1:1 consultations, group consultations, presentations, and any other applicable knowledge transfers. Directs and supervises assistants and interns.

30% - Essential

• Create, Develop, and Implement:

Create, develop and implement formal entrepreneurial training through seminars, summer camps, boot camps, competitions, social events, and study tours. In collaboration with the Director, implement changes and improvements based on analysis and assessment against participation and enrollment and strategy benchmarks.

15% - Essential

• LaunchPad Liaison:

Serve as liaison and assist University Administrators, Development Officers, Donors, College Administrators, Advisory Boards, Students, Student Start-Ups, Student Associations, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Community Members, Government Officials, Volunteers, and Regional, State, National and International Bodies.

15% - Essential

• Coordinate and Manage Office Operations and Materials:

Coordinate and manage rooms to include, AV equipment, computers, supplies, furniture, other assets, university software platforms (HR, Finance), proprietary software platforms (Launchpad Membership, Startup Tree, CRM), audio content creation, video content creation, social media, and marketing/PR collaterals. Plan, assist, and attend Launchpad events.

10% - Essential

• Teamwork and Support:

Nurture and support the Launchpad organization and other team members to the utmost, while concurrently taking responsibility for optimizing one's own professional growth. Other duties as assigned by Director.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

• Relevant Program Experience.

Work Experience

• 3+ Years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Master's Degree

Work Experience

• 5+ Years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive Job Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises Work of Others

• Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides Budget Input

• Provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand for prolonged period

• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period

• Walk or move about

• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)

• Move, transport, raise or lower

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Band: 07 ($ 54,974.00 - $ 75,000.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

June 3, 2024 @ 11:59 PM

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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