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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Office Operations Manager
Document your degree's field alignment
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the operations manager role. A business administration, management, or industrial engineering degree maps cleanly. If your degree is in an adjacent field, gather coursework transcripts showing operations-relevant specializations before applying.
Target employers with established HR infrastructure
Companies with dedicated HR or legal teams process H-1B petitions more reliably than small businesses handling sponsorship for the first time. Look for employers with 500-plus employees in corporate services, healthcare systems, or tech, where operations manager roles recur annually.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Office Operations Manager roles file under SOC code 11-1021. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who've filed LCAs under this code, so you're targeting companies with a documented history of sponsoring this specific role rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Clarify specialty occupation status early
Operations manager roles sometimes draw USCIS scrutiny because the title sounds generalist. Ask hiring managers before your offer whether the role requires a specific degree, and request a copy of the job description used for the LCA so your petition aligns precisely with filed duties.
Time your applications around the April filing window
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you're interviewing in January or February, tell recruiters explicitly so they can prepare the LCA certification through DOL before the USCIS registration window opens in March.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Operations Manager in your work location. Run your metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions, so you can confirm any offer meets the minimum the employer will certify on your LCA.
H-1B Visa Office Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Office Operations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the position must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field as a minimum entry requirement. Generic operations roles that accept any degree may not qualify. The stronger your job description ties the duties to business administration, organizational management, or a closely related discipline, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument USCIS will see.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Office Operations Manager positions?
Healthcare networks, financial services firms, technology companies, and large corporate services organizations regularly sponsor operations managers. These employers file LCAs under SOC code 11-1021 and have established immigration processes. Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer and occupation code so you can identify companies that have sponsored this specific role before.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Office Operations Manager offers?
Your employer must certify through DOL that your salary meets the prevailing wage for the Operations Manager occupation in your work location before USCIS will approve the H-1B petition. Prevailing wages vary significantly by metro area. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer to confirm the employer can meet the requirement.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Office Operations Manager role without losing status?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start a new operations manager role as soon as your new employer files a transfer petition, without waiting for approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation. If your duties or reporting structure change significantly from your original petition, make sure the new LCA and petition description accurately reflects the actual position.
What documentation should I prepare before applying for H-1B-sponsored operations roles?
Gather your degree transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and a detailed resume that maps your experience directly to operational management functions. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if the degree-to-role connection isn't obvious, so having a clear narrative ready before your petition is filed shortens that risk considerably.