1. Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC • Private
In-State Tuition
$3,926
Enrollment
9,835
Did you know that operations systems became widely applied as early as 4000 B.C? This was the period Egyptians began developing large projects, such as the pyramid which required organization and control of labor. In effect, we know how important operations management is in dividing up tasks and ensuring smooth production flow.
An operations coordinator is primarily responsible for supervising the progress of various departments within an organization. This involves tracking performance goals, monitoring the department's sales, procuring supplies, and negotiating contracts. Besides that, they also train employees, produce reports, and assist in administrative tasks.
Employers generally prefer operations coordinators have a bachelor's degree that is business-related but relevant work experience will be equally important. This role gives good exposure to opportunities such as project management, as well as operations director, after gaining enough experience. The salary earned is, on average, $22 per hour.
