Manager of Administration (EMR, FOLK/MYTH, History & Lit., Medieval Studies)

The Manager of Administration will oversee administrative functions for the programs: Ethnicity, Migration, Rights; Folklore and Mythology; History and Literature; Medieval Studies. The role involves strategic partnership, cross-functional coordination, administrative team leadership, and resource stewardship.

What You Will Do

The Manager of Administration will serve as a strategic partner to the Chair(s), translate academic priorities into operational plans, and advise on organizational, administrative, and resource-related decisions. The role also involves coordinating support from FAS functional teams, managing local administrative staff, and leading departmental administrative projects.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience in higher education or similar organizations, strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of 7 years of administrative or operational experience
• Experience in higher education or similar organizations
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and escalate issues appropriately
• Stakeholder coordination and customer-service orientation
• Executive-level judgment with the courage to speak candidly & constructively to senior leadership in service of the institution's long-term interests

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks