University of Utah Job Description
Job Summary
Directs and oversees operations and strategic planning of social service functions, including (but not limited to) community outreach, memberships, volunteer programs, foundations, and neighborhood partnerships, and counseling and support services. Supports the University of Utah’s goals and mission. Acts as a catalyst between departments, faculty, staff, students, and external entities to ensure continuity and quality of service.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required.Master's degree in Business Administration, or related area preferred.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. Directs the development and implementation of social service objectives that are consistent with the University of Utah’s goals and objectives.2. May oversee recruiting, interviewing, training and scheduling of volunteer workers.3. Builds and adapts programs to a point of long term sustainability.4. Provides strategic direction by setting short and long-term goals, estimating budgetary requirements for staff, space and equipment planning, and implementing special projects and policies.5. Develops strategies consistent with the University of Utah’s continuous quality improvement program.6. Forecasts staffing, capital and operating budget needs in evaluating and reporting on market sensitivity, financial analysis, space utilization review, staff performance evaluation, etc.7. Ensures customer/patient satisfaction by analyzing complaints, concerns and suggestions and providing appropriate follow-through.8. Ensures competency of management/supervisory staff through the development and/or presentation of educational programs and through on-going staff performance evaluation.9. Markets and promotes new and existing programs and services to internal and external customers.10. Participates in university-wide committees to establish customer/patient service and administrative plans and policies.11. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships.
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.