Business Operations Manager/Center Dean

As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in technology, business and management. Approximately 55,000 students are enrolled at nearly 90 locations in the United States and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA). DeVry University is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

This position will be based at our Tysons Corner (McLean), VA DeVry University Center. Note this center and its staff are expected to be relocated to another Northern Virginia location in the spring of 2009.


Position Summary

Directs and manages a Center with both graduate and undergraduate programs – in coordination with Main Metro Campus Operations. The Center Dean is responsible for the profitability and continuous growth of the Center.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for all aspects of the Center’s operations.

2. Responsible to attracting, retaining, and motivating qualified Center personnel.

3. Profitably manages the continuous growth of the Center.

4. Implements academic quality of education at the Center to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and University Guidelines, student satisfaction and licensing requirements.

5. Promotes and markets the DeVry University organization and the DVUC and its curricula with its educational advantages to current and prospective students, faculty, and interested constituents.

6. Actively participates in community and professional organizations or employer groups in order to create or enhance broader local recognition of the University.

7. Completes other projects and duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

-Master’s Degree required, preferably an MBA or other business related discipline.

-At least eight to ten years of business experience required; Five years of which must be as a Supervisor/Manager.

-Three to five years of sales or marketing experience strongly preferred.

-Some experience with post secondary educational institutions including student recruitment, advertising/marketing, customer service and/or community relations preferred.

-Strong service orientation required.

-Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one, in small groups and in large audiences.

-Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels required.

-Ability to analyze complex problems and formulate effective solutions required.

-Strong project management skills required.

-Demonstrated computer literacy required, including data base management and functional knowledge of Microsoft Suite of Products.

-Ability to work a non-traditional shift (10 am to 8 pm) at least two evenings per week and every other Saturday as required.



Benefits

All full time employees are eligible for all benefits on the day of hire. Benefits include health, dental, life, short- and long-term disability, legal, paid vacation and sick/personal days, 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting, profit sharing, tuition waivers for employees and their dependents, and much, much more!


We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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