Decisions impact department or unit. Acts as a resource to others in the unit.

Identifies and pursues relationships with local, state and federal agencies and sponsor(s) that have direct interaction with unit.

Analyzes and responds to evolving customer expectations and needs by continuously improving practices, processes, and services; maintains liaison with relevant departments.

Appropriately balances expectations and needs of different groups; endeavors to choose the optimal method/style of communication.

Implements systems to ensure actions/decisions, do not unduly obligate or place the University in an adverse position.

Effectively responds to changes in direction and priorities.

Oversees the daily operation of a unit, unit projects, programs, and processes, ensuring compliance with University, local, state, and federal policies and regulations.

Interprets and applies unit, University, and sponsor 's policies; determines alternative methods to resolve policy-related issues; recommends new/changes to policies and procedures to supervisor; ensures compliance with existing unit, University, and sponsor's policies.

Provides timely, accurate, and candid information on critical issues to colleagues and team members.

Presents information or data in a format that is understandable and readily archived; analyzes data and resolves complex problems; makes administrative decisions and judgments of relative importance; handles highly sensitive, confidential issues.

Uses a well-ordered approach to solving problems and sound judgment in making decisions.

Applies current technologies. Participates in the analysis, design, development, and implementation of associated computer systems and applications, as required to meet evolving needs.

Considers alternate strategies; modifies or changes strategies to ensure optimal results.

Designs assessment instruments and compiles data. Recommends changes to techniques. Conducts structured and unstructured interviews.

Determines processes for preservation and conservation of materials or specimens.

Manages database development for effective information management.

Conducts recruitment events and presents programs for internal and external constituencies.

Participates in research in field of expertise.

Interprets and executes financial policies and procedures; makes recommendations for change as appropriate.

Applies business processes and conducts financial analysis to identify costs, risks, and alternatives.

Assists in budget development; coordinates fiscal affairs of the unit that includes assisting in budget planning, expenditure and cost projections; ensures that procedures for expense payments are followed; maintains effective stewardship of sponsor's funds; coordinates timely account reconciliation and financial reporting activities.

Manages the timely billings for large, complex monthly invoices.

Researches and evaluates time, costs, resources, or materials needed; determines how resources are allocated.

Obtains information from all relevant sources. Identifies underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Determines effective methods to structure, classify, and present multiple pieces of information.

Demonstrates effective short- and long-term judgment. Identifies and solves moderately complex personnel issues by gathering sufficient quantity and quality of data and selecting the optimum course of action.

Manages human resource-related matters (classification, personnel issues, and recruitment) in compliance with University and applicable state, federal and/or sponsor regulations.

Actively listens to others; asks questions and responds appropriately; clarifies concerns, issues, and problems.

Ability to communicate effectively as indicated by the needs of the audience; ability to write clearly, logically, and concisely.

Human relations and listening skills; and the ability to exercise tact and discretion.

Intermediate computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, email and web navigation skills).

Ability to maintain technological competence.

Program/project implementation, organizing and coordinating skills.

Ability to develop and deliver presentations.

Ability to supervise and develop assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments, foster a cooperative environment, create and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures, as well as plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and modify support needs.

Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures; make administrative/ procedural decisions and judgments, analyze and solve problems; and locate, structure or classify multiple pieces of essential information.

Ability to design and implement surveys and information gathering tools.

Knowledge of cost analysis techniques. Ability to analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with approved budget.