Job Code: 89096
FLSA Status: This position is typically exempt.
Prepared By: NAU Human Resources Department
Date Posted: 11/24/04
SUMMARY:
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day operations of a department.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
An Associate Director typically reports to a member of executive management within the department.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are examples of typical duties. Other duties may be assigned. Essential duties should be identified on a more specific working job description.
- Provides technical advice, problem-solving assistance, answers to questions regarding program goals, and policy interpretation.
- Manages and evaluates the design, development, and coordination of projects.
- Participates in committees and task forces designed to improve the quality of service to students and co-workers.
- Participates in training programs and professional development workshops and conferences.
- Supervises, hires, trains, and evaluates assigned staff. Works with employees to correct deficiencies and recommends and implements corrective action and discipline.
- Conducts surveys/studies relevant to organizational management
- Benchmarks with other institutions and to research policies and strategies.
- Completes reports related to recruitment, special programs, and professional development.
- Conducts research as appropriate to projects or initiatives within the work unit.
- Assists the Director in preparing and monitoring departmental goals.
- Develops objectives and activities based on department goals.
- Prepares or coordinates preparation of financial and administrative reports; analyzes and interprets statistics, financial data, and management planning data for predicting resource needs and developing long range plans.
- Conducts and assists with the development of long- and short-range goals.
- Serves as representative of the University at state, regional and national organizations, boards, councils, and committees as assigned.
- Acts as liaison with the community, students, faculty, and staff in facilitating university programs.
- Develops, maintains, and implements department policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices pertaining to the assigned department.
- Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of budget management methods and techniques.
- Skill in program development and execution.
- Skill in problem solving and decision-making.
- Skill in planning, analyzing and coordinating activities and establishing priorities.
- Skill in both verbal and written communication.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Excellent organizational and training skills.
- Experience with PeopleSoft.
- Ability to work with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Typically requires a master’s degree in area of assignment. Required experience can range from a minimum of three years, usually requiring experience in a supervisory position, depending on the individual position. |
