Director of Resources and Operations

About the role

The Director of Resources and Operations provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for college-wide budget, personnel, and operational functions. Reporting to the Dean, this role operates with a high level of autonomy to manage financial planning, facilities, and human resources while ensuring alignment with university policies and goals. The position collaborates with academic and administrative leaders to optimize resource utilization and drive operational effectiveness. This role has significant impact on advancing the college’s strategic priorities and overall organizational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage college-wide budget planning, fiscal analysis, and financial compliance
• Oversee personnel administration, including recruitment, performance management, and employee relations
• Direct day-to-day operational functions, including facilities, space planning, and capital projects
• Advise leadership on resource allocation, policy implementation, and operational efficiency
• Develop and implement financial and administrative policies aligned with strategic goals
• Supervise and develop administrative staff and promote a culture of collaboration and accountability
• Monitor and approve financial transactions, forecasts, and reporting activities
• Cook up with campus partners on facilities management, safety, and infrastructure projects
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness
• Represent the college in campus-wide committees and administrative initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge of budget management, fiscal analysis, and resource planning
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements
• Strategic thinking and ability to support executive-level decision-making
• Experience in personnel management, employee relations, and staff development
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage complex operations and multiple priorities effectively
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across an organization
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and administrative systems
• Ability to drive process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives

Skills

• Knowledge of budget management, fiscal analysis, and resource planning
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements
• Strategic thinking and ability to support executive-level decision-making
• Experience in personnel management, employee relations, and staff development
• Supervisory experience overseeing professional staff and administrative operations
• Experience in managing budgets, including fiscal analysis, forecasting, and fund management
• Experience in personnel administration, including recruitment, performance management, and employee relations
• Experience in facilities operations, space planning, and capital projects

Benefits

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience. San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Pay

Classification: Administrator II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $10,000/month - $12,800/month
CSU Salary Range: $5,053/month - $16,221/month

Schedule

Full Time