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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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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health23
- Aspen Dental8
- State Street7
- Genesis Health Clubs6
- Kenco Management Services5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services70
- Education68
- Construction & Real Estate19
- Technology & Software18
- Consulting & Professional Services15
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in office operations manager jobs.
- 3-5 years of office management, facilities, or operations coordination experience
- Proficiency with office management software and productivity suites such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
- Experience managing vendor contracts, budgets, and supply procurement
- Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
- Familiarity with workplace health and safety regulations and compliance requirements
Tips for Your Office Operations Manager Job Search
Quantify your operational impact clearly
Office operations manager resumes stall when they list responsibilities instead of results. Swap 'managed vendor relationships' for the scope you handled, the cost you reduced, or the process you improved. Hiring managers in this role scan for evidence you've controlled budgets and scaled systems.
Highlight your facilities and systems experience
Many postings require hands-on experience with workplace management platforms, ticketing systems, or HVAC and lease coordination. Name the specific tools you've used, whether that's Archibus, Envoy, or a proprietary system, so recruiters don't have to guess.
Target openings by company growth stage
An office operations manager role at a 50-person startup looks nothing like one at a 5,000-person enterprise. Filter your search by headcount or funding stage so you apply to environments where your background, whether scrappy or structured, is actually a fit.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists office operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for an operational case interview
Many hiring teams give a scenario: a vendor doubles their rate mid-lease, or the office needs to scale from one floor to three in 90 days. Practice walking through your decision framework out loud so you can respond with structure, not just instinct.
Negotiate scope before negotiating anything else
Before closing on any offer, confirm the reporting line, whether facilities and IT are in your remit, and the size of the team or budget you'll own. Ambiguity here leads to role creep fast, and it's far easier to clarify expectations before you start.
Office Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most office operations managers?
The companies hiring the most office operations managers right now include CVS Health, Aspen Dental, and State Street, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Openings tend to concentrate in organizations that are growing headcount, relocating offices, or consolidating facilities.
How many office operations manager jobs are remote?
About 17% of office operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the role is more on-site than most given its facilities and workplace coordination duties. Sub-functions like vendor management, policy development, and budget oversight are most commonly offered in hybrid or fully remote arrangements.
How do you become an office operations manager?
Start by building experience in administrative coordination, facilities support, or an executive assistant role where you own processes, not just tasks. Develop fluency in budget management and vendor negotiation, and earn a credential in project management or business operations if your current role doesn't provide that exposure. Most employers promote into this title from within or hire candidates who can show direct ownership of office systems at a previous company.
Can you get hired as an office operations manager with little experience?
Yes, especially at smaller organizations or startups that need someone to build their operations function from scratch rather than maintain an existing one. Position yourself by documenting any process you've owned end-to-end, even informally, and emphasize adaptability and comfort with ambiguity. Roles titled office coordinator, operations associate, or team lead are common stepping stones that directly transfer to this title.
What does the office operations manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call with HR, a practical or scenario-based interview with the hiring manager or COO, and a final round with department stakeholders or a panel. Expect questions about how you've handled vendor disputes, office moves, budget overruns, or competing facility priorities. Some companies include a short take-home case or ask you to walk through how you'd onboard a new office location.
Where can I find and apply to office operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to office operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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