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Job Code: 88060
FLSA Status: This position is typically exempt.
Prepared By: NAU Human Resources Department
Revision Date: 5-20-98
SUMMARY:
This position coordinates major projects or programs within a department or work unit. Coordination may includes responsibilities such as administrative, operations, technical or financial duties.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This position differs from a coordinator and program coordinator classification, in that project director positions are typically focused larger scope programs or projects. Minimum qualifications also are generally greater. This position often operates in a grant funded environment with many sponsored projects.
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 overall quality and management of major projects or programs.
- Research current education and training needs
- Research grant funding sources
- Develop grant proposals
- Oversee budget and ensure financial accountability.
- Hire personnel for program/project implementation
- Train staff
- Typically responsible for supervision of classified staff.
- Supervise program delivery, assess client needs
- Recognize and solve potential problems and evaluate project/program effectiveness
- Established operating procedures for project/program. Ensure procedures meet program goals
- Provide program content expertise, which may include delivering in-service training and direct programming.
- Conducts research and write reports/articles.
- Network with local, state and national agencies for future program development.
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
- Skill in program development and execution
- Skill in coordinating activities, evaluating data, and establishing priorities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Awareness and commitment to NAU's EEO/Affirmative Action and Safe Working and Learning Environment goals.
- Ability to analyze problems and make well-reasoned, sound decisions.
- Related grant experience dealing with area of assignment is helpful.
- Appropriate certification desired
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Typically requires a masters degree in area of assignment. Required experience can range from 4-6 years, depending on the individual position. |
