University of Utah
Director, Business Operations Analysis Mgmt
Salt Lake City, UT, US • On-site • $130K - $160K
Job Details
About This Role
Details
Open Date 03/13/2026
Requisition Number PRN44478B
Job Title Business Operations Analysis Management
Working Title Director, Business Operations Analysis Mgmt
Career Progression Track M00
Track Level M6 \- Director
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area President
Department 00376 \- Chief Facilities Officer
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $130K \- $160K
Close Date 06/13/2026
Priority Review Date (Note \- Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Director, Business Operations Analysis Management
Direct/Manage/Supervise the analysis of the organization’s business operations to ensure strategic initiatives are aligned with corporate objectives. Help drive speed and agility in decision making, identify areas to eliminate duplicative work, remove barriers to progress, and accelerate stronger integration across business units and functions. Focus on business process (work activities, workflows, work activity procedures, mechanisms, roles, organization reporting relationships, etc.) and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Utilize business analysis related models and diagrams such as process maps, organizational structure diagrams, strategy maps, role reporting relationships, etc. to aid in proposing new strategies for successful business change. Study cross\-departmental business processes for efficiency and communicate complex findings to leadership. Ensure practices are consistent with vision \& initiatives, foundational pillars, and metrics of the university. First\-level director. Assist executives and/or senior directors in defining organizational goals and strategic plans. Extensive business knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the organization and functional area.
Responsibilities
Director, Business Operations Analysis and Management
Facilities Mgmt/Ops \& Planning and Construction Mgmt
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across the University’s Facilities Mgmt/Ops and Planning and Construction Mgmt divisions, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, foundational pillars, and performance standards. Direct and manage business process analysis, organizational improvement initiatives, and capital project workflows that drive operational excellence, transparency, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross\-functional initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce redundancies, and accelerate data\-driven decision\-making across Facilities as well as Planning and Construction Mgmt operations.
- Evaluate and optimize business processes, organizational structures, and reporting systems to strengthen collaboration, compliance, and service delivery.
- Apply business analysis frameworks—including process mapping, organizational modeling, and performance metrics—to assess and enhance operational systems.
- Ensure operational practices align with University workforce policies, fiscal accountability standards, and applicable federal and state regulations ( OSHA , ISO , ADA , FLSA ), maintaining compliance while supporting divisional autonomy.
- Develop and deliver data\-informed insights and performance reports that translate complex operational analyses into strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
- Support Facilities Mgmt/Ops, Planning and Construction Mgmt leaders in organizational design, workforce alignment, and policy standardization to improve communication, accountability, and sustainability.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement that fosters innovation, collaboration, and service excellence in campus operations and capital project delivery.
- Oversee key capital improvement and facilities projects, ensuring efficiency, cost\-effectiveness, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Significant experience in business operations analysis, process optimization, and organizational design within higher education, facilities, or construction environments.
- Proven success leading cross\-functional teams and aligning business operations, workforce structures, and capital projects with institutional strategies.
- Deep understanding of regulatory compliance and operational standards ( OSHA , ISO , ADA , FLSA , and related federal/state frameworks).
- Advanced proficiency in business analysis methodologies, workflow redesign, and performance measurement.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex operational data into clear, actionable strategies for executive decision\-making.
- Strong record of fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of service excellence across diverse functional units.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree \= 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Director, Business Operations Analysis Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) \+ 12 years or a master’s (or equivalency) \+ 10 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
- The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.*
- Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.*
- The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy\-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106\. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.*
- To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:*
- Director/ Title IX Coordinator*
- Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)*
- 383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite*
- Salt Lake City, UT 84112*
- 801\-581\-8365*
- oeo@utah.edu*
- Online reports may be submitted at* oeo.utah.edu
For more information
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email
employment@utah.edu
or call 801\-581\-2300\.
- The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801\) 581\-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post\-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801\) 366\-7770 or (800\) 695\-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801\) 581\-7447 if you have questions regarding the post\-retirement rules.*
- This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.*
- https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security\-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.*
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