Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Develops and implements policies, programs and financial objectives for assigned departments in relation to research development. Participates in preparing department budgets and in setting department goals. Ensures continuity and quality customer service between University departments and community.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree + two years of related experience or Bachelor’s degree + six years of related experience or 14 years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

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

• Develops and implements customer service, staff management and financial objectives for assigned departments consistent with the University’s goals and objectives.
• Manages departments’ budgets, estimates budgetary requirements for special projects and oversees purchases and inventory.
• Implements and administers new and existing department programs and services to internal and external customers. Evaluates program effectiveness. May carry out and implement logistic plans and procedures to ensure that internal university and external entities’ needs are met.
• Assumes authority and performs functions of the department director in his/her absence.
• Participates in the development and interpretation of department polices to ensure compliance with the University’s policies and regulatory requirements. May authorize exceptions to department policy and procedures related to assigned departments. Ensures compliance with Federal and state regulations.
• Establishes internal objectives and implements procedures to meet goals. Assists in setting department short and long-term goals.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by analyzing customer complaints, concerns and suggestions. Provides appropriate follow through to ensure quality customer service.
• Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships with the community and other institutions.
• Serves as part of the department management team.
• Ensures competency of staff, determines departmental training needs, develops and presents educational programs and training as needed, mentors, coaches and oversees ongoing staff performance management.
• Involved in hiring decisions for assigned unit and acts as a direct supervisor to staff.
• May perform responsibilities as a Research Development Associate IV.
• Problems faced are both strategic and operational, and often complex without clear precedent.

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.