Director of Operations LMU DCOM Knoxville

Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Director of Operations LMU DCOM Knoxville Department COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Position Category Staff Full Time Job Description
The Lincoln Memorial University Director of Operations (LMU-DCOM Knoxville) dually reports to the LMU-DCOM Chief Operating Officer and Associate Dean and Chief Administrative Officer Knoxville and shall oversee the operations for LMU-DCOM Knoxville. They shall assist the Chief Operating Officer in coordinating the development, implementation, and day-to-day management of LMU-DCOM Knoxville.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Campus Lmu- West Knoxville
Job Duty
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promote the mission of division to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;
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promote effective working relationships among LMU faculty, staff and students;
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implement the strategic planning process and contribute to the development of new programmatic strategic initiatives as directed by the Chief Operating Officer;
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assist the Chief Operating Officer in providing guidance to the Associate Dean and Chief Administrative Office and assistant/associate Deans on strategic analysis, planning and program budgeting;
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liaison between and work closely with LMU Administration, Finance, University Advancement (funds development and marketing/PR), Physical Plant and Properties, Human Resources and Information Services, for the advancement of LMU-DCOM Knoxville;
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assist the Chief Operating Officer in coordinating the development, implementation, and management of DCOM annual budget;
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manage LMU-DCOM Knoxville facilities, facilities related projects, and special events;
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assist the Chief Operating Officer in the accreditation process for DCOM undergraduate osteopathic medical education
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assist the Chief Operating Officer in developing DCOM related policies and procedures;
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identify opportunities for efficiencies, take advantage of new opportunities and address organizational challenges;
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assist the Chief Operating Officer in implementing and leading a continuous quality improvement process throughout LMU-DCOM Knoxville and service areas, focusing on systems/process improvement;
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advise the Chief Operating Officer and Associate Dean and Chief Administrative Officer on vendor/new project contracts;
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assist the Chief Operating Officer in mentoring and developing LMU-DCOM Knoxville administrative staff through establishing goals, priorities, and training;
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promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality;
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participate on University committees;
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manage and complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University; and
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perform other duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S04622P Job Open Date 07/22/2025 Job Close Date 10/22/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu