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- Assists in directing the strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs.
- Represents the organization at meetings, conferences and other events.
- May develop and present speeches or presentations to generate or enhance awareness of program(s).
- Provides technical support by evaluating established processes, conducting training, attending operational meetings and networking with affiliated groups.
- Monitors progress toward achieving established objectives and deadlines.
- Participates in planning, administering and monitoring program related budgets.
- Conducts research, designs new initiatives, and collaborates with others to ensure program(s) remain viable.
- May serve on, hold office in, or chair committees.
- May write publishable articles and papers.
- May supervise staff.
- Oversees or assists in developing operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.
- Ensures required records and documentation are maintained.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program(s) and five years of program related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
The Office for Undergraduate Education (OUE) stewards the academic experience of undergraduates in Emory College. It promotes academic excellence by providing leadership and support across the College, both curricular and co-curricular. The OUE advances the vision of Emory College by collaborating with its faculty and Emory University partners to deliver a transformative liberal arts education. In this endeavor, it co-creates academic experiences that enable each Emory College student to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to Emory University’s mission to “create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.” Over a century old, Emory College's Honor Code is a longstanding student-led Honor Code. The Undergraduate Academic Honor Code establishes the expectations for academic integrity. The Honor Council is a student and faculty body that investigates and adjudicates cases of academic misconduct while also promoting a culture of academic integrity across campus.
Honor Council Recruitment and Training
- Manage recruitment and selection of the Emory College Honor Council
- Coordinates and develops training for Honor Council faculty members
- Represents the Honor Council and Honor Code at campus-wide functions such as orientations, preview days for admitted students, academic showcases, and other campus partnership opportunities
Academic Integrity Preventative Programming and Education (20%)
- Develops campus educational programming related to academic integrity and the Honor Code for students, faculty, and staff
- Hosts education events about academic integrity and related trending topics
- Develops passive educational and promotional content
- Assists in directing the strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs
- Manages social media
Curriculum Management (20%)
- Oversees the Honor Council practicum (ECS-300/400) curriculum while managing for Fall and Spring semester.
- Co-facilitates the Honor Council practicum course
Case Management Support (10%)
- Supports daily operations and case load for the Emory College Honor Council
- Meets with involved parties
- Advises Honor Council members
- Prepares necessary case documentation
Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator (20%)
- Coordinates with Deputy Title IX Coordinator and serves as back up when needed.
- Serves as a liaison for Department of Title IX (DTIX) within OUE for ECAS students, faculty, and staff on matters related to Title IX, those involved in Title IX proceedings, and/or those who are impacted by sexual misconduct
- Facilitates Title IX short-term supportive measures requests for students enrolled in courses hosted by the Emory College of Arts & Sciences, assessing reasonability of the request and coordinating the accommodation between faculty and student
- Attends trainings and educational programs related to Title IX policies and procedures
General Responsibilities (10%)
- Represents the organization at meetings, conferences and other events.
- May develop and present speeches or presentations to generate or enhance awareness of program(s).
- Ensures required records and documentation are maintained.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Suite especially Excel
- Proficient in Maxient or other judicial management system
- Proficient in Canvas or other learning management system
- Experience teaching college or university courses
- Master’s or terminal degree preferred
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
- Assists in directing the strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs.
- Represents the organization at meetings, conferences and other events.
- May develop and present speeches or presentations to generate or enhance awareness of program(s).
- Provides technical support by evaluating established processes, conducting training, attending operational meetings and networking with affiliated groups.
- Monitors progress toward achieving established objectives and deadlines.
- Participates in planning, administering and monitoring program related budgets.
- Conducts research, designs new initiatives, and collaborates with others to ensure program(s) remain viable.
- May serve on, hold office in, or chair committees.
- May write publishable articles and papers.
- May supervise staff.
- Oversees or assists in developing operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.
- Ensures required records and documentation are maintained.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program(s) and five years of program related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
The Office for Undergraduate Education (OUE) stewards the academic experience of undergraduates in Emory College. It promotes academic excellence by providing leadership and support across the College, both curricular and co-curricular. The OUE advances the vision of Emory College by collaborating with its faculty and Emory University partners to deliver a transformative liberal arts education. In this endeavor, it co-creates academic experiences that enable each Emory College student to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to Emory University’s mission to “create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.” Over a century old, Emory College's Honor Code is a longstanding student-led Honor Code. The Undergraduate Academic Honor Code establishes the expectations for academic integrity. The Honor Council is a student and faculty body that investigates and adjudicates cases of academic misconduct while also promoting a culture of academic integrity across campus.
Honor Council Recruitment and Training
- Manage recruitment and selection of the Emory College Honor Council
- Coordinates and develops training for Honor Council faculty members
- Represents the Honor Council and Honor Code at campus-wide functions such as orientations, preview days for admitted students, academic showcases, and other campus partnership opportunities
Academic Integrity Preventative Programming and Education (20%)
- Develops campus educational programming related to academic integrity and the Honor Code for students, faculty, and staff
- Hosts education events about academic integrity and related trending topics
- Develops passive educational and promotional content
- Assists in directing the strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs
- Manages social media
Curriculum Management (20%)
- Oversees the Honor Council practicum (ECS-300/400) curriculum while managing for Fall and Spring semester.
- Co-facilitates the Honor Council practicum course
Case Management Support (10%)
- Supports daily operations and case load for the Emory College Honor Council
- Meets with involved parties
- Advises Honor Council members
- Prepares necessary case documentation
Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator (20%)
- Coordinates with Deputy Title IX Coordinator and serves as back up when needed.
- Serves as a liaison for Department of Title IX (DTIX) within OUE for ECAS students, faculty, and staff on matters related to Title IX, those involved in Title IX proceedings, and/or those who are impacted by sexual misconduct
- Facilitates Title IX short-term supportive measures requests for students enrolled in courses hosted by the Emory College of Arts & Sciences, assessing reasonability of the request and coordinating the accommodation between faculty and student
- Attends trainings and educational programs related to Title IX policies and procedures
General Responsibilities (10%)
- Represents the organization at meetings, conferences and other events.
- May develop and present speeches or presentations to generate or enhance awareness of program(s).
- Ensures required records and documentation are maintained.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Suite especially Excel
- Proficient in Maxient or other judicial management system
- Proficient in Canvas or other learning management system
- Experience teaching college or university courses
- Master’s or terminal degree preferred
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in deputy director of operations jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive operations management experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams of 20 or more staff
- Experience developing and managing multi-million-dollar operational or departmental budgets
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning or operations management software platforms
- Strong background in process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
Tips for Your Deputy Director of Operations Job Search
Quantify operational scale on your resume
Deputy director of operations roles draw candidates who can show scope, not just duties. Replace vague phrases with figures: team size managed, budget overseen, number of sites or departments coordinated. Reviewers scan for evidence of scale before reading anything else.
Tailor your resume to sector language
A deputy director of operations resume that worked in logistics will read as generic inside a hospital system. Swap in the sector's terminology, regulatory references, and KPIs before applying. Hiring managers in healthcare or government notice immediately when language doesn't match their world.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists deputy director of operations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name a direct report structure
Job descriptions that list who the deputy director reports to and who reports up reveal real organizational gaps, not backfills. Those roles close faster and give you sharper interview prep because you know exactly whose problems you'd be solving on day one.
Prepare a cross-functional conflict example for interviews
Interviewers for deputy director of operations roles consistently probe for how you've aligned competing department priorities. Have one specific story ready that names the departments, the friction point, and the operational outcome you drove. Vague answers about collaboration don't land at this level.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At the deputy director level, the job's real value often depends on budget authority and decision-making latitude, not title alone. Before accepting an offer, clarify which approvals require escalation, what headcount decisions you own, and whether the role has a defined path to full director.
Deputy Director of Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most deputy director of operationss?
The most active employers for deputy director of operationss right now are US Department of Veterans Affairs, World Business Lenders, and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large nonprofits, and government contractors tend to post at this level most consistently.
How many deputy director of operations jobs are remote?
About 57% of deputy director of operations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully on-site roles still common in healthcare, manufacturing, and facilities-heavy organizations. Functions that skew most remote include program operations, grants management, and corporate operations roles that don't require physical site oversight.
How do you become a deputy director of operations?
Most deputy directors of operations move up from senior manager or director of operations roles after demonstrating they can run complex, multi-team functions without close supervision. Building a record of budget ownership, cross-departmental project leadership, and measurable efficiency gains positions you for the step up. Earning a credential in Lean, Six Sigma, or project management can accelerate consideration in competitive sectors like healthcare and logistics.
Can I get a deputy director of operations job without direct deputy director experience?
Yes, candidates who haven't held the exact title can compete if they can show equivalent scope in a senior manager or operations director role. Employers focus on whether you've owned large budgets, led sizable teams, and driven organization-wide process changes. Framing your resume around outcomes and decision-making authority, rather than titles, is the most effective way to close the experience gap.
What does the deputy director of operations interview process look like?
Most organizations start with a recruiter or HR screen focused on background and compensation expectations, followed by a panel interview with the executive director or COO and two or three department heads. A case study or operational scenario exercise is common at this level, asking you to diagnose a process breakdown or build a staffing plan. Final-stage conversations often include a presentation to senior leadership or a working session with the team you'd oversee.
Where can I find and apply to deputy director of operations jobs?
You can find and apply to deputy director of operations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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