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Duke University Job Description: |
Job Title: ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR |
Job Code: 1816 |
FLSA: E |
Job Level: 98 |
Revised Date: 07/27/2017 |
Job Family: JF 28 |
Provide overall program direction of a significantly large/complex administrative function, or business direction and program management of a program for a Center, Institute or Department of considerable size, scope and complexity. May include administrative leadership and coordination of various business related functions including finance, budget, personnel, space and facilities planning, grant administration and policy interpretation in support of patient care, research, or teaching.
Provide programmatic and administrative direction in the formulation, interpretation and administration of current and long range programs policies, and procedures.
Determine fiscal requirements, make projections and prepare overall unit budgets, including analysis of programs and funding needs across multiple sources.
Prepare financial statements, analyses and reports reflecting status of programs and activities, setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations. Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures.
Confer with administration and faculty to analyze and recommend priorities and goals for future unit needs.
Maintain interface with departmental personnel to coordinate operational activities to ensure adequate manning, space and facilities; direct the planning and coordination of purchasing, maintenance, construction and renovation activities for the department; administer a program of property management and accountability.
Maintain liaison with all level of administration, faculty and outside organizations to coordinate unit business, accomplish directives and facilitate the resolution of problems.
Supervise and coordinate work of designated employees, which typically includes departmental staff supporting business functions and may include divisional business management employees; manage personnel activities to meet University and departmental objectives in training, equal employment and pay, and wage and salary administration; advise on employment terms and appointment procedures of faculty as appropriate.
Represent department head in meetings and conferences and other affairs of an administrative nature.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
| Education/Training: | Work requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospital Administration, Accounting or a closely related field. |
| Experience: | Work requires a minimum of nine years progressively responsible experience in administrative management, to include proficiency in budgeting, grants and contracts, personnel supervision and space and facilities management. A Master's degree in Business Administration, Hospital Administration, Accounting or a closely related field may substitute for two years of required experience. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE |
| Skills: | N/A |
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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