Manages large programs/ unit(s) which have University-wide impact.

Major degree of influence is exercised within the unit/division and extends to include other key units.

Decisions often affect multiple units or departments and occasionally have University-wide impact; envisions future trends and establishes appropriate goals to support changes in priorities or direction.

Develops and maintains a wide range of effective/influential relationships with a variety of constituencies both within and outside of University on matters of substantial importance that affect broad segments/multiple levels of the University.

Represents the University to constituencies including the general public, media, governmental agencies, elected and/or appointed officials, and administrators of other institutions as well as to University administrators, students, faculty, and/or staff.

Integrates activities that have a common objectives; focuses on program objectives and their alignment with the University's long-range strategic plan.

Develops recommendations for major operating procedures after analyzing various options; makes operating decisions.

Analyzes and identifies unseen relationships or implications of problems and issues; resolves multifaceted and/or unique problems involving evaluation of complex technical or specialized data as well as pertinent theories and concepts; resolves conflicting priorities.

Participates with supervisor in translating strategic plan into actions; implements goals of strategic plan.

Applies highly specialized expertise in providing assessment, evaluation, and/or opinion.

Exercises a high level of independent judgment and self direction of management, scholarship, publications, and/or creative activities to accomplish the goals/strategic plan of the University.

Creates, develops, and implements effective innovative systems and procedures.

Ensures sound fiscal operation, including the timely, accurate, and comprehensive development of budgets and implementation.

Develops strategies for self-sustaining, fiscally sound revenue-generating enterprises/activities.

Develops competitive proposals and secures independent funding for projects.

Analyzes and resolves moderately complex staffing and staff development issues; designs and implements appropriate organizational structure for unit in order to accomplish goals in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Sets and models high performance standards; empowers teams to achieve objectives; actively encourages and develops others to take leadership roles.

Provides professional leadership in short- and long-range strategic planning and activities which support the University's philosophy and general objectives.

Demonstrated understanding of academe to achieve results across disciplines, units/divisions, and functions.

Excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated public speaking, persuasion, and negotiation skills.

Extensive experience in working collaboratively; demonstrated human relations skills; organizational development experience.

Critical thinking/problem solving.

Strategic planning skills. Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.

Advanced skill in budget preparation and management. Ability to develop financial goals and manage resources. Advanced knowledge of cost-analysis techniques.