Job Details

Operations Manager

Position Number: 7004973
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Business - Management

Operations Manager

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, responsible for division/department operations, pertaining to administrative, financial, personnel, and organizational functions. Provides strategic support and leadership in planning, developing, and implementing new programs to advance the mission and goals of the division/department. Assist in evaluating current and proposed systems and procedures. Recommends changes when necessary and assist in implementation of new processes. Acts as a catalyst between the department and its customers and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service and care.

Responsibilities
1. Forecasts, develops and implements policies and procedures in the areas of customer service, human resources and budgetary goals and objectives that are consistent with University of Utah's policies. Analyzes process outcomes and workflow to ensure and identify efficiencies in productivity and savings.
2. Markets and promotes new and existing programs and services to internal and external customers.
3. Participates in University-wide committees to establish customer service standards and administrative plans and policies.
4. Monitors the appropriateness and effectiveness of service within the division in order to deliver outstanding service to both internally and externally to the division.
5. Ensures customer satisfaction by analyzing complaints, concerns and suggestions and providing appropriate follow-through.
6. Develops departmental strategies consistent with the assigned departments continuous quality improvement program.
7. Ensures competency of staff through the development and/or presentation of educational programs and through on going staff performance evaluations. Oversees recruitment, training, orientation, and professional development of division staff in support of accomplishing division goals and mission.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Supervisor, Operations Management - Division/Business Unit (Non-Executive): Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree. Senior Supervisor, Operations Management - Division/Business Unit (Non-Executive): Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Manager, Operations Management - Division/Business Unit (Non-Executive): Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

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Requisition Number: PRN44466B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00265 - Cardiothoracic Division
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 60,700 - 115,300
Close Date: 6/30/2026
Open Until Filled:

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