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Job Description ADMIN MGR 1 Working Title Divisional Financial Administrative Officer
Job Code 000547 Grade 25
Department Name CHA&SS Dean's Office - D01008 Department Head Daryle Williams
Supervisor Cindy Williams Effective Date 11/01/2022
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE
007375 ADMIN SUPV 2 3.0
007377 ADMIN OFCR 3 2.0
004722 BLANK AST 3 1.0
007708 FINANCIAL ANL 2 1.0

Generic Scope
Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff. Establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with autonomy. Manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives. Ensures subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls. Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets.

Custom Scope
Responsible for managing the administrative operations of a school, OR a medium to large academic department, OR several small departments within a college, OR a medium to large non-academic department. Typically includes all or most of the following functions: IT, facilities, student services, contracts and grants, budgetary financial management and/or human resources. Manages a professional staff, typically large, and/or comprised of professionals in various fields. Assumes accountability for decisions made by subordinates. Performs long and short term planning for function. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules.

Department Custom Scope
Divisional Financial Administrative Officer will report to the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS), Chief Financial Administrative Officer (CFAO) and provide leadership in the management of financial, personnel, student affairs, administrative & research support infrastructure operations for various departments within the college. Additionally, this position will provide high level Chair support and space planning for the College. The management functions are highly complex and diverse.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Masters degree in related area Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
8 - 13 years of related experience. Required
Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Manages, plans and administers all administrative operations of a school, OR a medium to large academic department, OR several small departments within a college, or a medium to large non-academic department.
  • Administrative services typically include all or most of the following functions: IT, facilities, student services, laboratories, contracts and grants, budgetary financial management, recharge administration and/or human resources.
25
Prepares short and long range planning for administrative services operations and improvements to processes. Establishes and recommends change to policies which affect the assigned unit(s).
15
Develops and monitors operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, human resources and space planning.
15
Oversees the preparation and management of grant and contract proposals involving a diverse and/or wide variety of funding sources and agencies.
10
Establishes and recommends change to policies which affect the department.
10
Establish and/or maintain strong controls and transparency such that reporting is timely, accurate and commensurate with the need of the department and individual Pis
10
Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets.
5
Plans for physical plant rehabilitation and renovation.
5
Develops and prepares budgets and financial reports for grants, general appropriations, endowments and other funds. Funds appropriations are typically moderate in complexity.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence/persuade all levels of staff. Required
Skills to work collaboratively with other locations. Required
Broad knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and/or personnel management under labor contract(s) and personnel policy. Required
Broad knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; and/or accounting and payroll. Required
Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution. Required
Broad knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs. Required
Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others. Required
Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities. Proven ability to organize department work functions in an efficient and effective manner. Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Direction

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : Occasionally
  • Stand : Frequently
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Constantly
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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