1. Manages the daily operation of a unit, department, or school of the university with emphasis on human resources, information technology, financial reporting, facility planning, research support, and compliance among other functions. 2. Exercises administrative and fiscal responsibility for the business affairs of the assigned department, procures services for the department, and serves as liaison between department and other University administrative offices. 3. Establishes and implements policy pertaining to financials and business affairs for the department within University guidelines. 4. Manages the preparation and management of grant and contract proposals and resolves issues related to grant and contract proposals, awards, and execution. 5. Determines budgetary and financial needs