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Job Code: 89071
FLSA Status: This position is typically exempt.
Prepared By: NAU Human Resources Department
Revision Date: 5-18-98
SUMMARY:
A professional management position operating within a college or school to perform strategic administrative duties. This position operates with broad authority and functions as a part of the executive management team.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The administrative director position is a professional administrative role. Incumbents often perform similar roles to assistant or associate deans. The administrative director is distinguished from an assistant or associate director in that this position typically operates in an academic environment.
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.
- Responsible for significant administrative responsibilities.
- Typically responsible for supervision of professional and support staff.
- Contributes as a strategic member of the management team.
- Responsible for program development and evaluation.
- May have responsibility for overseeing certain academic processes, such as promotion and tenure, grade appeals, and student advising.
- Acts as liaison between Dean's office and college staff and faculty.
- Represents college or school on university and community committees.
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.
- Excellent supervisory, organizational and training skills
- Ability to understand and work in an academic environment
- Skill in program development and execution
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity
- Awareness and commitment to NAU's EEO/Affirmative Action Plan and Safe Working and Learning Environment goals.
- Working knowledge of the principles and procedures of the assigned work unit.
- Ability to work independently
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Typically requires a master's degree in area of assignment. Required experience can range from 4-6 years, depending on the individual position. |
