We are looking for an experienced Business Office Director to join our team in Lansing, Michigan. This is a long-term contract role that will play a pivotal part in shaping and strengthening the operational framework of our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and administrative oversight. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a higher education organization by providing expertise in building structures and processes for long-term success. Responsibilities: • Provide high-level administrative leadership, ensuring efficient operations across programmatic and administrative functions. • Supervise and support team members, offering coaching and guidance to foster growth and productivity. • Collaborate on organizational structure assessments, identifying areas of improvement and proposing strategic solutions to address gaps. • Develop and implement frameworks for financial oversight, human resources, and administrative processes. • Lead strategic engagement initiatives, including external communications and stakeholder relations, to advance organizational goals. • Oversee the identification and resolution of bottlenecks within approval and decision-making processes. • Conduct gap analyses to pinpoint pain points in organizational systems and recommend actionable improvements. • Support the development of policies and procedures that align with strategic priorities and operational needs. • Provide expert guidance on organizational leadership, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives. • Facilitate network engagement and convenings to strengthen partnerships and collaborative efforts.

• Proven experience in organizational leadership, with a focus on higher education or similar industries. • Strong background in strategic planning, including the ability to assess and build operational frameworks. • Expertise in financial oversight, human resources, and administrative management. • Demonstrated ability to supervise and coach staff effectively, fostering a positive team environment. • Excellent communication skills, with experience in external affairs and stakeholder engagement. • Proficiency in conducting gap analyses and implementing organizational improvements. • Familiarity with designing and implementing organizational policies and procedures. • Ability to work on-site in Lansing, Michigan, with flexibility for hybrid arrangements as needed.

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Lansing, MI
onsite
Temporary
45.00 - 65.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Business Office Director to join our team in Lansing, Michigan. This is a long-term contract role that will play a pivotal part in shaping and strengthening the operational framework of our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and administrative oversight. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a higher education organization by providing expertise in building structures and processes for long-term success. Responsibilities: • Provide high-level administrative leadership, ensuring efficient operations across programmatic and administrative functions. • Supervise and support team members, offering coaching and guidance to foster growth and productivity. • Collaborate on organizational structure assessments, identifying areas of improvement and proposing strategic solutions to address gaps. • Develop and implement frameworks for financial oversight, human resources, and administrative processes. • Lead strategic engagement initiatives, including external communications and stakeholder relations, to advance organizational goals. • Oversee the identification and resolution of bottlenecks within approval and decision-making processes. • Conduct gap analyses to pinpoint pain points in organizational systems and recommend actionable improvements. • Support the development of policies and procedures that align with strategic priorities and operational needs. • Provide expert guidance on organizational leadership, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives. • Facilitate network engagement and convenings to strengthen partnerships and collaborative efforts.
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