Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Organizes, directs and controls all aspects of a site, project or program within an academic, research or administrative unit.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of related experience or equivalency. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

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. Oversees administrative matters regarding the day-to-day operations and procedures of an academic, research or administrative program.
2. Develops and implements unit specific financial goals and performs strategic and tactical planning for the program by establishing short and long range objectives.
3. Prepares or assists in preparing grant proposals, audit reports, protocols, publications and articles.
4. Assesses related training needs and coordinates training programs to meet those needs.
5. Develops and implements department or program specific policies and procedures.
6. Serves as department representative in addressing issues and questions related to the programs, which may include representing the department on various committees.
7. Forecasts, prepares or directs the preparation of the program budget and monitors expenditures. Negotiates terms of contracts and/or service agreements.
8. Stays abreast of legal or other related changes impacting the program and makes recommendations for improvement and compliance.
9. May develop systems and maintain records to support and advance the program.
10. May supervise subordinate staff.

Problem Solving

The incumbent provides independent oversight and decision making for all activities of a specified program. Program outcomes often impact the University as a whole. The incumbent acts as a liaison between internal and external constituencies involved in program related activities. Problems arising from these efforts will be addressed by the incumbent who will refer to their manager any issues outside of program policy and procedure guidelines.

The level of responsibility does not generally extend beyond the parameters of the program except in an advisory capacity. Incumbents may have generalized oversight of more than one program.

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.