The Ohio State University · 3 days ago
Business Operations Analyst
Columbus Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$56K/yr - $73K/yr
2+ years expThe Ohio State University is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to coordinate and oversee day-to-day programmatic activities for the Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences. This role involves managing operations, planning and budgeting support, and facilitating collaboration within the cognitive science and neuroscience community.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates and oversees day-to-day programmatic activities, administrative functions, and events for the Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences (CCBS)
Manages operations for the Center’s regular programs, including scheduling, procurement, logistics, and project coordination from inception through post-implementation needs
Provides planning and budgeting support to help advance and expand the interdisciplinary cognitive science and neuroscience community
Identifies opportunities for collaboration with other Ohio State units
Works independently with general instruction and exercises judgment in handling routine issues
Manages the planning and execution of annual Center programs and events, including the CCBS Member Retreat, Undergraduate Summer Institute, colloquium series, Humanities & Cognitive Sciences Institute activities, Undergraduate Poster Session, CogFest, and public events
Oversees interdisciplinary funding competitions such as Summer Graduate Research Awards, Faculty Seed Grants, and undergraduate scholarship programs, and coordinates additional projects and ad-hoc funding requests as needed
Provides support to the CCBS Executive Committee; hires, oversees, and mentors student employees; and oversees Center communications, including the website, newsletter, and social media, as well as the development of promotional materials and support for Center outreach and fundraising initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
At least 2 years of experience in program coordination, event planning, project administration, or academic program support
Experience managing logistics, timelines, communications, and stakeholder coordination
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Preferred
Experience working in a higher-education or research environment
Experience supporting student, academic, or interdisciplinary programs
Basic familiarity with budgeting or procurement processes (e.g., purchase requests, reimbursements, or small-scale program expenses)
Company
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
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