About the Book
Across higher education, professionals are expected to lead departments and divisions with limited preparation in the day-to-day realities of management. While many texts focus on leadership theory, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice by equipping leaders with concrete tools to build efficient, student-centered offices.
What you’ll find inside:
A ten-part operational framework tailored for higher education leaders
Chapter-by-chapter strategies covering budgets, data, strategic planning, onboarding, policies, and more
Practical tools and templates you can use immediately
Reflections and insights from over a dozen expert contributors across diverse institutions
Lessons shaped by leadership realities before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Who This Book Is For
New directors or first-time managers in higher education
Mid-level leaders navigating increased responsibility
Senior administrators looking to build stronger infrastructure
Faculty teaching higher ed, student affairs, or nonprofit leadership
Graduate students preparing for careers in educational administration
What Makes It Different?
This is not a theory-heavy academic text—it’s a playbook. Each chapter delivers actionable content you can implement right away. You'll finish this book not only with ideas—but with checklists, templates, and tools in hand.
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Ten Steps Toward Operational Efficiency in Higher Education: An Administrator Playbook
Edited by Carlos Gooden, Ph.D. & Mike Hoffshire, Ph.D.
Published by Taylor & Francis | Expected Publication Date: December 2025
Welcome
Welcome to the official resource hub for Ten Steps Toward Operational Efficiency in Higher Education, a practical guide designed to help new, mid-level, and senior leaders across higher education streamline their operations and lead with purpose.
If you've ever been promoted into a leadership role and felt underprepared to manage people, budgets, or strategy—you’re not alone. This book offers a solution.
Key Features
✅ Designed for managers, directors, deans, and AVPs in higher education
✅ Includes case studies, sample documents, and reflection questions
✅ A flexible model that adapts to your institutional context
✅ Focuses on equity, efficiency, and practical leadership
✅ Each chapter ends with a ready-to-use deliverable
