Hiring: Operations Director Company: American Association of University Professors Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:39:44 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Risk Management, Salesforce, Zoom About the job Required Skills: •Maximize AAUP’s overall effectiveness by evaluating and improving administrative systems related to contracting, hiring, payroll, performance reviews, expense reporting, and others. •Manage operations team, including human resources, event planning, and membership database staff. •Assess and improve slow or ineffective workflows and remove organizational bottlenecks. •Serve as in-office lead for operational questions, requests, and initiatives. •Coordinate with the Executive Director, department heads, and elected leaders on organizational planning and aligning internal operations with strategic goals. •Facilitate purchasing processes, liaise with vendors (including IT contractors), and manage rental and subscription agreements. •Partner cross-functionally with building and facilities staff to maintain safe and welcoming physical spaces. •Cultivate an inclusive, meaningful, and fulfilling workplace culture with team-building experiences and a sense of common goals. Qualifications: •At least three years’ managerial experience supervising a staff team in a labor union or a social justice, non-profit, community organizing, advocacy, or other mission-driven organization. •Demonstrated organizational leadership, including experience improving operational systems and administrative processes. •Demonstrated capacity to manage complex projects and initiatives, balancing day-to-day demands with execution of long-term goals. •Understanding of operational and administrative needs of a multi-state employer with both in-office and remote employees. •Solution-oriented mindset with experience troubleshooting and problem-solving to increase organizational efficiency and consistency. •Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, including ability to coordinate effectively with other department managers, staff, union members, elected union leaders, and external partners. •Demonstrated commitment to racial equity. •Clear written and oral communication skills, and strong listening, writing, and conflict resolution skills. •Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook/Office, Zoom, Salesforce, G-Suite, and other platforms. •Demonstrated capacity to travel regionally and nationally and to work evening and weekend hours, as required. Compensation: •$100,000 - $140,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •AAUP offers a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; paid sick days; paid vacations days; and 401(K) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!