Operations Manager, RIDEAbout Eastern Washington University:Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD). Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/.Tribal Land AcknowledgementEastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land.Job Summary:The Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE) at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for our Operations Manager position.The RIDE Program is a unique program in that it involves two Universities. The RIDE Program is an expansion of the University of Washington School of Dentistry (UWSOD). This position must develop and foster strong and supportive working relationships within EWU and externally with the UWSOD. The Operations Manager reports to the Director, RIDE.The successful candidate will need to exercise independent judgment, discretion and confidentiality, utilize delegated authority to make and implement plans, decisions and commitments in areas related to management policies and department business operations. This position has a comprehensive range of responsibilities, including: planning, budget development, personnel, payroll, special project administration, and other administrative functions. Core Competencies for this position include professionalism, leadership, communication skills, organizational and analytical skills, and professional knowledge about the program.The successful candidate will join a collaborative and caring faculty and staff committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to excellence in serving the community.See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position's responsibilities.On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.%20EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through exc