Director of Operations LMU DCOM Knoxville Position Available In Claiborne, Tennessee

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

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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
Job Duty promote the mission of division to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;
Job Duty promote effective working relationships among LMU faculty, staff and students;
Job Duty implement the strategic planning process and contribute to the development of new programmatic strategic initiatives as directed by the Chief Operating Officer;
Job Duty 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;
Job Duty 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;
Job Duty assist the Chief Operating Officer in coordinating the development, implementation, and management of DCOM annual budget;
Job Duty manage

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Knoxville facilities, facilities related projects, and special events;
Job Duty assist the Chief Operating Officer in the accreditation process for DCOM undergraduate osteopathic medical education
Job Duty assist the Chief Operating Officer in developing DCOM related policies and procedures;
Job Duty identify opportunities for efficiencies, take advantage of new opportunities and address organizational challenges;
Job Duty assist the Chief Operating Officer in implementing and leading a continuous quality improvement process throughout

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Knoxville and service areas, focusing on systems/process improvement;
Job Duty advise the Chief Operating Officer and Associate Dean and Chief Administrative Officer on vendor/new project contracts;
Job Duty assist the Chief Operating Officer in mentoring and developing

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Knoxville administrative staff through establishing goals, priorities, and training;
Job Duty promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality;
Job Duty participate on University committees;
Job Duty manage and complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University; and
Job Duty 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.
AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.