Job Summary

Provides unit-wide support in the planning, management, supervision of staff and operation of a unit. May have responsibility for a specific function or functions of a unit. Provides guidance and direction to designated personnel.

Job Functions

  • Develops goals and objectives for the department based on interpretation of institutional policy and goals.
  • Initiates changes in or develops new policies, procedures and/or methods.
  • Analyzes long-range impact of decisions and plans.
  • Ensures the most effective operations of the department through program development, process improvement, and coordination/integration of processes with other departments.
  • Participates on departmental and/or interdepartmental committees to address problems and facilitate information exchange about programs, problems, etc. Provides information to others to explain/clarify problems, issues or requests.
  • Participates in periodic management meetings to keep top management informed of department problems and concerns.
  • Defines and achieves financial targets in support of business goals of the institution.
  • Prepares an annual operating budget for a unit or department including direct labor, material and supplies, services, equipment maintenance and replacement.
  • Establishes and evaluates standards of performance to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operation of the department.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree and four-five years of related managerial experience.

Job Family

Executive & Managerial

FLSA Status

Exempt

EEO Category

Administrative

Rev. Date

05/16/06

Job Key

30000056

Pay Grade

N/A