Director of School Operations
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Job no: 494522
Work type: Administrative (Full Time)
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Categories: Administrative/Professional
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Job Title: Director of School Operations
Reporting Relationship: Dean Devoe School of Business, Technology and Leadership
Unit: National & Global
Department: DeVoe School of Business, Technology, and Leadership
Campus Location: Indianapolis Ed Center North, Indianapolis, IN
Summary of Position: As Director of DeVoe School Operations, you will lead and oversee all operational functions for the Business and Technology Divisions, including executive calendar management, campus-wide event partnerships, and daily administrative services. You’ll serve as a strategic partner to the Dean’s Office—ensuring that divisional workflows, events, and support services run seamlessly and align with the School’s mission and goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Executive Calendar & Workflow Management
Strategically manage and optimize the calendars of the Division Chairs and Dean’s Office leadership
Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively coordinate resources, rooms, and stakeholder communications
Develop standardized processes for meeting preparation, follow-up, and documentation
Event Strategy & Operations
Co-lead planning and execution of high-impact School events (residencies, speaker series, graduations, conferences) in partnership with the IWU National & Global Events Director
Own vendor relationships, contract negotiations, budget oversight, and on-site logistics
Create event performance metrics, conduct post-event analyses, and recommend continuous-improvement initiatives
Divisional Administrative Leadership
Oversee day-to-day administrative infrastructure for the Business and Technology Divisions, including staffing, student services, and facilities coordination
Manage a small team of administrative assistants and student coordinators—providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development
Monitor and report on division budgets, process high-volume purchase orders, and ensure timely expense reconciliations
Dean’s Office Partnership & Special Projects
Facilitate complex travel logistics, expense reporting, and high-level communications for the Dean and Assistant Dean
Draft executive-level presentations, reports, and correspondence
Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives (accreditation support, new-program launches, process automation) as delegated by the Dean’s Office
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
An Associate's degree is required
Experience
Five to seven (5–7) years of progressively responsible leadership in higher education administration, event management, or a comparable professional services setting
Proven track record of supervising staff and driving process improvements
Required Skills
Technical & Business Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and calendar-management platforms
Budget management experience, including forecasting and variance analysis
Familiarity with IWU’s National & Global systems preferred (e.g., EMS event scheduling, Banner finance modules)
Core Competencies:
Exceptional strategic-planning and organizational acumen
Outstanding verbal and written communication, with the ability to influence at all levels
High emotional intelligence, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality
Proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic academic environment
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised: 12 Jun 2025 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Jul 2025 US Eastern Daylight Time
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