Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

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Plans, directs and evaluates the activities of assigned departments to meet the University's education and research mission. Included in these responsibilities are:  fiscal accountability, staff management, quality management, process improvement, and systems development.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent; ten years of progressively more responsible experience or equivalency; demonstrated skills in leadership, management, financial planning, quality improvement and service delivery within assigned area; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Establishes the organization mission and values.
2. Direct the development of departmental goals through strategic planning.
3. Provides leadership and direction for all related departments; oversees department activities consistent with the overall objectives of the University.
4. Plans, directs, and coordinates the entire operation of departmentaI facilities.
5. Directs the financial planning and preparation of budgets.
6. Directs the allocation of space and resources.
7. Serves and participates on University and outside committees.
8. Communicates to the execitive staff the financial status and other operating conditions of related departments for the purpose of improving organization performance.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.