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Office & Operations Manager, Residence Life
Housing & Residence Life
Who We Are
Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community.
Housing & Residence Life plays a vital role in the student experience at SPU. We believe students learn and grow both inside and outside the classroom, and our residential communities are designed to foster belonging, personal growth, leadership development, academic success, and spiritual formation. Through intentional support, operational excellence, and student-centered service, the Housing & Residence Life team helps create a safe, welcoming, and engaging living-learning environment for approximately 1,500 residential students.
The Residence Life Office and Operations Manager position supports Seattle Pacific University’s mission by contributing to a Christ-centered learning and working community committed to academic excellence, service, and engagement with the world. In this role, the employee brings their skills, gifts, and professional expertise to work that matters—serving students, colleagues, and the broader University community in ways that reflect SPU’s values and purpose. To that end, all University employees are required to be aligned with and supportive of SPU's Statement of Faith and its derivative policies and lifestyle expectations.
What We Need
Seattle Pacific University is seeking a Residence Life Office & Operations Manager to provide operational leadership and administrative management for the Office of Housing & Residence Life.
The Residence Life Office & Operations Manager position supports Seattle Pacific University’s mission by contributing to a Christ-centered learning and working community committed to academic excellence, service, and engagement with the world. In this role, the employee brings their skills, gifts, and professional expertise to work that matters—serving students, colleagues, and the broader University community in ways that reflect SPU’s values and purpose. To that end, all University employees are required to be aligned with and supportive of SPU's Statement of Faith and its derivative policies and lifestyle expectations.
This position serves as a key member of the Housing & Residence Life team, overseeing office operations, departmental systems, student employee supervision, communications, technology platforms, budget support, and administrative processes that support the residential experience. The Office & Operations Manager serves as an important resource for students, families, campus partners, and Residence Life staff while helping ensure the smooth operation of one of the university's most visible student-facing departments.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, technologically savvy, and committed to providing exceptional customer service. This role requires someone who enjoys managing systems and processes while also building positive relationships and supporting student success.
This position may be filled in one of two ways:
- As a traditional Office & Operations Manager position based on campus; or
- As a live-in Office & Operations Manager who also participates in the Residence Life on-call rotation and emergency response program.
Candidates interested in the live-in option will receive additional information regarding housing accommodations and on-call responsibilities.
What You'll Do
Office & Operations Leadership
- Provide overall operational management and coordination for the Office of Housing & Residence Life
- Serve as a member of the Housing & Residence Life administrative leadership team
- Coordinate departmental processes and operational initiatives that support residential students and staff
- Support professional staff transitions, onboarding, and department operations
Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Housing & Residence Life
- Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, correspondence, agendas, and event logistics
- Assist with departmental meetings, reports, projects, and administrative workflows
- Serve as a primary point of contact for students, families, campus partners, and external constituents
Office Management & Student Employee Supervision
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Housing & Residence Life office
- Oversee office reception, phones, shared email accounts, records management, and supply inventory
- Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and support student office employees
- Maintain departmental calendars, staff directories, and operational resources
- Foster a welcoming, professional, and responsive office environment
Technology & Systems Management
- Serve as the primary coordinator for departmental technology systems and software applications
- Support department use of systems including StarRez, Confluence, Banner, EMS, SharePoint, Formstack, Workday, and Argos
- Coordinate system access, technology projects, equipment management, and process improvements
- Assist in maintaining accurate records and supporting departmental reporting needs
Communications & Website Management
- Manage Housing & Residence Life website content and updates
- Maintain the residential section of the Student Handbook
- Coordinate department communications and announcements
- Manage Housing & Residence Life social media platforms and digital communications
Budget & Administrative Support
- Assist with departmental budget tracking, purchasing, and financial processes
- Process university financial, payroll, personnel, and administrative documentation
- Support effective stewardship of departmental resources
Optional Residence Life On-Call & Emergency Response
Candidates who elect the live-in option may:
- Participate in the Residence Life on-call rotation throughout the academic year
- Respond to student incidents, emergencies, and after-hours situations involving residential students
- Serve as a Building Emergency Coordinator for assigned residential areas
- Support university emergency response efforts as needed
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree
- Two or more years of professional office, operations, administrative support, student services, or related experience
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize technology systems and software applications
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a variety of campus partners
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
- Commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for students from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
- Ability and willingness to participate in live-on responsibilities and emergency response functions
- Mission Alignment: A personal commitment to Christian faith; enthusiasm for supporting SPU's mission; alignment with the University's Statement of Faith; and willingness to uphold the lifestyle standards of our Christian community
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field
- Two to three years of experience in Housing, Residence Life, Student Affairs, or a higher education office environment
- Experience supervising student employees
- Experience with StarRez or similar housing management software
- Experience supporting budgets, administrative operations, or department-wide systems and processes
Compensation & Position Details
- Salary: $25.96-$26.92 per hour, depending on experience
- Status: Full-time, non-exempt
- Department: Housing & Residence Life
- Location: On-campus position located at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA
Benefits: SPU pays employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance; provides HSA/HRA contributions; contributes 7% to a retirement account with immediate vesting (as eligible); and offers a tuition discount program for employees and qualified dependents.
In addition, this position includes a university-provided residence if employee chooses to include the on-call responsibilities associated with the role.
Additional Information:
How to Apply
Please complete the online application through Workday and be prepared to submit the following materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
We look forward to hearing how your unique talents and giftings make you a great fit for this role and how you can contribute to the mission of SPU!
Job Description:
Office & Operations Manager, Residence Life
Housing & Residence Life
Who We Are
Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community.
Housing & Residence Life plays a vital role in the student experience at SPU. We believe students learn and grow both inside and outside the classroom, and our residential communities are designed to foster belonging, personal growth, leadership development, academic success, and spiritual formation. Through intentional support, operational excellence, and student-centered service, the Housing & Residence Life team helps create a safe, welcoming, and engaging living-learning environment for approximately 1,500 residential students.
The Residence Life Office and Operations Manager position supports Seattle Pacific University’s mission by contributing to a Christ-centered learning and working community committed to academic excellence, service, and engagement with the world. In this role, the employee brings their skills, gifts, and professional expertise to work that matters—serving students, colleagues, and the broader University community in ways that reflect SPU’s values and purpose. To that end, all University employees are required to be aligned with and supportive of SPU's Statement of Faith and its derivative policies and lifestyle expectations.
What We Need
Seattle Pacific University is seeking a Residence Life Office & Operations Manager to provide operational leadership and administrative management for the Office of Housing & Residence Life.
The Residence Life Office & Operations Manager position supports Seattle Pacific University’s mission by contributing to a Christ-centered learning and working community committed to academic excellence, service, and engagement with the world. In this role, the employee brings their skills, gifts, and professional expertise to work that matters—serving students, colleagues, and the broader University community in ways that reflect SPU’s values and purpose. To that end, all University employees are required to be aligned with and supportive of SPU's Statement of Faith and its derivative policies and lifestyle expectations.
This position serves as a key member of the Housing & Residence Life team, overseeing office operations, departmental systems, student employee supervision, communications, technology platforms, budget support, and administrative processes that support the residential experience. The Office & Operations Manager serves as an important resource for students, families, campus partners, and Residence Life staff while helping ensure the smooth operation of one of the university's most visible student-facing departments.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, technologically savvy, and committed to providing exceptional customer service. This role requires someone who enjoys managing systems and processes while also building positive relationships and supporting student success.
This position may be filled in one of two ways:
- As a traditional Office & Operations Manager position based on campus; or
- As a live-in Office & Operations Manager who also participates in the Residence Life on-call rotation and emergency response program.
Candidates interested in the live-in option will receive additional information regarding housing accommodations and on-call responsibilities.
What You'll Do
Office & Operations Leadership
- Provide overall operational management and coordination for the Office of Housing & Residence Life
- Serve as a member of the Housing & Residence Life administrative leadership team
- Coordinate departmental processes and operational initiatives that support residential students and staff
- Support professional staff transitions, onboarding, and department operations
Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Housing & Residence Life
- Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, correspondence, agendas, and event logistics
- Assist with departmental meetings, reports, projects, and administrative workflows
- Serve as a primary point of contact for students, families, campus partners, and external constituents
Office Management & Student Employee Supervision
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Housing & Residence Life office
- Oversee office reception, phones, shared email accounts, records management, and supply inventory
- Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and support student office employees
- Maintain departmental calendars, staff directories, and operational resources
- Foster a welcoming, professional, and responsive office environment
Technology & Systems Management
- Serve as the primary coordinator for departmental technology systems and software applications
- Support department use of systems including StarRez, Confluence, Banner, EMS, SharePoint, Formstack, Workday, and Argos
- Coordinate system access, technology projects, equipment management, and process improvements
- Assist in maintaining accurate records and supporting departmental reporting needs
Communications & Website Management
- Manage Housing & Residence Life website content and updates
- Maintain the residential section of the Student Handbook
- Coordinate department communications and announcements
- Manage Housing & Residence Life social media platforms and digital communications
Budget & Administrative Support
- Assist with departmental budget tracking, purchasing, and financial processes
- Process university financial, payroll, personnel, and administrative documentation
- Support effective stewardship of departmental resources
Optional Residence Life On-Call & Emergency Response
Candidates who elect the live-in option may:
- Participate in the Residence Life on-call rotation throughout the academic year
- Respond to student incidents, emergencies, and after-hours situations involving residential students
- Serve as a Building Emergency Coordinator for assigned residential areas
- Support university emergency response efforts as needed
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree
- Two or more years of professional office, operations, administrative support, student services, or related experience
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize technology systems and software applications
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a variety of campus partners
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
- Commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for students from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
- Ability and willingness to participate in live-on responsibilities and emergency response functions
- Mission Alignment: A personal commitment to Christian faith; enthusiasm for supporting SPU's mission; alignment with the University's Statement of Faith; and willingness to uphold the lifestyle standards of our Christian community
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field
- Two to three years of experience in Housing, Residence Life, Student Affairs, or a higher education office environment
- Experience supervising student employees
- Experience with StarRez or similar housing management software
- Experience supporting budgets, administrative operations, or department-wide systems and processes
Compensation & Position Details
- Salary: $25.96-$26.92 per hour, depending on experience
- Status: Full-time, non-exempt
- Department: Housing & Residence Life
- Location: On-campus position located at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA
Benefits: SPU pays employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance; provides HSA/HRA contributions; contributes 7% to a retirement account with immediate vesting (as eligible); and offers a tuition discount program for employees and qualified dependents.
In addition, this position includes a university-provided residence if employee chooses to include the on-call responsibilities associated with the role.
Additional Information:
How to Apply
Please complete the online application through Workday and be prepared to submit the following materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
We look forward to hearing how your unique talents and giftings make you a great fit for this role and how you can contribute to the mission of SPU!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Office Operations Manager
Match your degree to the PERM job description
PERM labor certification ties the green card to a specific job description, so your degree field needs to align with the posted role. A business administration or management degree supports most Office Operations Manager PERM filings; a general studies degree rarely does.
Target employers with existing PERM filing history
Mid-size to large companies with dedicated HR or legal teams are far more likely to sponsor PERM than startups. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm an employer has filed for operations or administrative management roles before you apply.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to find Office Operations Manager roles at employers who have actively sponsored green cards. Filtering by sponsorship history saves you from applying to companies that have never navigated the PERM process.
Clarify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check which wage level your experience maps to before negotiating your offer, since the employer's PERM filing locks in that wage.
Understand the PERM audit risk for operations roles
DOL audits PERM applications when the job description appears tailored to a specific candidate. For Office Operations Manager filings, generic and broadly stated duties reduce audit risk, so review the draft job description your employer's attorney submits.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. EB-3 applicants from most countries outside India and China face minimal backlogs, but confirm your country's cutoff date in the monthly Visa Bulletin.
Green Card Office Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Office Operations Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Office Operations Manager positions qualify at the EB-3 level, which covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent. If the role genuinely requires a master's degree or if you hold a master's in business administration or a closely related field, your employer can file under EB-2 instead. The classification depends on the actual minimum requirements the employer documents in the PERM job description, not your personal credentials alone.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, lasts up to six years, and is subject to an annual lottery cap that creates real uncertainty every registration cycle. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency and has no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together can take two to four years, whereas an H-1B approval can happen within months.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for an Office Operations Manager?
Migrate Mate lets you search Office Operations Manager roles specifically at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Not every company that posts this job title is prepared to navigate PERM labor certification, so filtering by sponsorship history before you apply prevents wasted applications. Larger organizations in healthcare, logistics, financial services, and technology tend to have the HR infrastructure and legal counsel needed to support PERM filings for operations roles.
What documents should I prepare before a PERM-sponsored employer starts the filing process?
You'll need a complete employment history covering at least the past five years, certified copies of all academic credentials with official translations if applicable, and a degree equivalency evaluation from a NACES-accredited agency if your degree is from outside the U.S. Your employer's immigration attorney will also need documentation confirming you meet the minimum requirements stated in the PERM job description, not just your current job duties.
Can I change employers after my I-140 petition is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change to a same or similar occupation after your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days. Office Operations Manager roles generally port to other management or administrative management positions under the same SOC code category. Consult an immigration attorney before switching employers to confirm the new role qualifies under portability.