Manages the administrative functions/fiscal affairs of a unit; monitors business activities; serves as a member of the unit management team in the allocation of resources, facilities, and personnel to multiple programs and projects; plans and conducts research.

Exercises major degree of influence is within unit.

Decisions typically impact unit.

Maintains relationships with constituencies predominantly related to issues that affect specific segments of the University.

Engages in communication at multiple levels of the University dealing with matters of importance; accountable for establishing communication and coordination with predominantly internal constituencies in matters that affect execution of policies, programs, and objectives.

Develops action plans that anticipate possible implementation challenges.

Considers the risk, benefit, and impact of decisions before taking action.

Effectively resolves a wide variety of intricate problems.

Designs and develops equipment, testing materials, appropriate methods, and techniques for analyzing information and protocols; recommends changes to work/methods; participates in scholarly activities; may have teaching responsibility.

Effectively operates, maintains, and troubleshoots highly sophisticated technical equipment/instruments; instructs others in safe and appropriate use of equipment/instruments.

Analyzes complex data and reports research findings.

Provides expert advice/consultation.

Develops competitive proposals and assists in securing independent funding for projects.

Administers budget(s) (typically less than $15M annually) for which supervisor/others have management oversight and fiscal responsibility.

Develops and implements strategic analyses and plans for the unit.

Oversees multiple grant budgets.

Coordinates and supervises the work of others on a project; provides technical assistance to unit staff/students.

Demonstrated in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of pertinent fields and awareness of current technologies.

May require advanced knowledge of computerized information systems.

Knowledge of organizational development theory and practices.

Strategic planning skills.

Knowledge of cost analysis techniques, budget preparation, and management. Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources, and analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with approved budget.

Ability to apply statistical principles and processes to meet a range of informational requirements. Ability to develop, plan and implement short- and long-range goals. Program planning and implementation skills.

Advanced knowledge of customer service standards and procedures. Skill in establishing, directing, and enforcing policies and regulations.