Assistant Director, Operations

Job Description The Assistant Director of Business Operations serves as a key strategic and operational leader for Facilities Services, with responsibility for overseeing financial planning, business operations, and administrative functions across a complex, multi-unit organization. This role has direct accountability for operating and capital budget management, financial performance, procurement strategy, and administrative operations supporting approximately 300 employees. The Assistant Director partners with senior leadership to develop and implement financial strategies, optimize resource allocation, and support long-range planning initiatives. This position ensures alignment between financial management and operational execution, drives process improvements, and exercises independent judgment in financial and operational decision-making. The role also provides leadership and oversight of administrative and financial staff, ensuring efficient, compliant, and customer-focused operations. Responsibilities Advanced knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial management principles Ability to own and manage financial performance, including variance analysis and corrective action planning Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into strategic recommendations Experience with financial and ERP systems (e.g., Banner, Oracle) and reporting tools Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling Strong organizational, project management, and process improvement skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making authority Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field6–8+ years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, accounting, or business operations3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience with direct or indirect staff oversight Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education, facilities, or capital project environmentsWorking knowledge of WebTMA for work order tracking, asset management, and reportingExperience with job cost accounting, capital project financial management, or multi-project portfolio oversightExperience with procurement strategy, contract administration, and vendor managementExperience with reporting or visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)Demonstrated experience leading process improvements or system implementations About Us Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .