Directs the management, operation, and coordination, of major University unit(s).

Extent of influence impacts other units.

Decisions 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 at all levels of the University as well as with policy makers both within and outside the University on issues that affect overall activity of the University.

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

Participates with executive officers in strategic planning for the unit or division.

Advises senior management and the Board, when appropriate, on issues that may impact the University.

Develops recommendations based on an understanding of various options; makes major operating decisions.

Identifies and analyzes unseen relationships as well as implications/causes of problems; resolves multifaceted and/or unique issues involving complex technical or specialized data as well as pertinent theories and concepts; resolves conflicting priorities of a unit and/or division.

Conducts analysis of major program initiatives; recommends feasible alternatives; implements changes as appropriate.

Selects, negotiates, manages, maintains, and terminates, when necessary, vendor relationships/contracts for major services (e.g., banking, investment management, offsite data storage, etc.) in consultation with senior administrators and, in some instances, representatives of the Board.

Anticipates internal and external changes, trends, and influences in order to effectively manage resources and implement appropriate initiatives, maintains knowledge of events and trends affecting critical functions of the University.

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

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

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

Sets and models high performance standards; empowers teams to achieve objectives.

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

Demonstrates 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, tact, discretion.

Extensive experience in working collaboratively, coaching and guiding the work of others; demonstrated human relations and organizational development experience.

Critical thinking/problem-solving skills.

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.