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, develops and prepares departmental budgets and financial reports and oversees preparation and administration of budgets, grants, and contracts within guidelines established by the University and the department. 6. Manages a variety of human resources activities including: employment, staffing, labor relations, benefits, training, payroll and compensation for the assigned department. 7. Establishes financial and operational systems and ensures that all expenditures are monitored and controlled, approves payment of invoices for services provided to the department, and resolves billing and collection problems. 8. Manages the allocation of space as well as the procurement of equipment for use by staff and facility improvements and renovations within the assigned department. 9. Manages a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Well-developed managerial, decision-making, planning, organizational, problem-resolution and leadership skills. Interest in a museum setting. Demonstrated ability to manage people and inspire a high level of commitment and performance.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Excellent analytical and project management skills. Ability to understand and explain the underlying rationale of HR policies, articulate policies and plans clearly, identify, and solve emerging HR problems, and proactively minimize legal risk. 

Required Skill/ability 3:  Ability to anticipate changes in the business environment and proactively manage through change. 

Required Skill/ability 4:  Excellent judgment, supported by strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. 

Required Skill/ability 5:  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, build consensus, and foster teamwork and customer service.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Associate Administrator 1

University Job Title:  Associate Director, Workforce Administration

Minimum requirement of Bachelor's Degree in related field and three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

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