Department Manager, Electrical Engineering

Department Manager, Electrical Engineering

Salary : $70,000.00 - $74,000.00 Annually

Location : Golden, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : GLA-JR107567

Department : Colorado School of Mines

Opening Date : 10 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA Status : Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Primary Physical Work Address : 1500 Illinois Street, Golden CO 80401

Department Contact Information : recruitment@mines.edu

Description of Job

Engineering a world of possibilities - Department Manager, Department of Electrical Engineering

The Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines welcomes applications for a Department Manager in the Department of Electrical Engineering. This role is the principal administrative staff for the department. This in-person role provides management level operational oversight and direction in support of the mission of the Colorado School of Mines. Reporting to the Department Head (DH) of Electrical Engineering, the Department Manager works with the Department Head independently and in collaboration on planning, coordinating, implementing, and assessing strategic objectives to achieve the mission and vision of the Department of Electrical Engineering. The Department Manager is responsible for (a) department administration and leadership, (b) facilities and space management, (c) fiscal management and budget oversight, (d) personnel, human resources, and contracts, (e) student and program management, (f) reporting and strategic analysis, and (g) foundation, communications & external relations. Learn more about the department at https : / / electrical.mines.edu / .

Primary Responsibilities

Department Administration & Leadership (45%) : Provide leadership, oversight, coordination and execution of department operations and administrative functions. Collaborate with the DH on strategic planning as well as provide operational oversight. Provide departmental management as well as executive administration to the DH. Essential functions include :

• Provide Department Head executive support including managing their calendar, creating and approving expense reports and spend authorizations, organizing faculty retreats and department meetings, and commencement recognition.
• Work in close partnership with the Department Head to execute departmental operations, strategic planning, and administrative tasks.
• Provide executive-level administration and act as a proxy for the Department Head when necessary.
• Serve as point of contact for faculty on matters of university and departmental policies, procedures, personnel processes (e.g., hiring, promotion, tenure, annual reviews).
• Supervise and manage departmental administrative staff.

Facilities and Space Management (5%) : Oversees all departmental facilities and space utilization.

Fiscal Management & Budget Oversight (15%) : Fiscal management and oversight over all departmentally managed funds in coordination with the DH. Will retain and analyze budget income and expense histories to provide information, recommendations, and alternatives to the DH for high-level, multi-year budget planning. Essential functions include :

Personnel, Human Resources & Contracts (10%) : Manages all departmental personnel processes in partnership with Mines Human Resources and related offices.

Student and Program Management (10%) : Provides administrative oversight and operational support for undergraduate and graduate programs within the department.

Reporting & Strategic Analysis (10%) : Supports the preparation of required departmental reports and accreditation documentation.

Foundation, Communications & External Relations (5%) : Manages departmental engagement with alumni, donors, and external stakeholders in collaboration with the DH, the Mines Foundation, and campus partners.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform additional tasks as assigned in support of department mission and Mines objectives.

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