Knowledge/Skills

• Comprehensive and in-depth understanding of recognized body of knowledge, or a highly specialized discipline, requiring advanced application of theory, techniques, regulations and principles
• Ability to identify, create and apply new methods for achieving objectives

Judgment

• Judgments and decisions, to achieve objectives, requiring independent decision-making guided by interpretation of broad policies and procedures.
• Develops policies and procedures based upon evaluation and analysis.
• Decisions impact other units and/or functions.
• Creativity and innovation is a major component of this role.

Breadth/Scope

• Manages the activities of cross functional or multiple work units.
• Scope of responsibilities is focused on achievement of department or program objectives
• Responsible for advising other departments or functions across the university in respective area of expertise.

Impact/Accountability

• Responsibility for strategic planning and achievement of the goals of the department
• Primary accountability is for achieving objectives and managing budget.
• Accountability to manage significant risk as it impacts the department and other units of the University.

Communication

• Communications are integral for the strategic and operational direction of the department.
• Requires frequent use of tact, persuasion and negotiating skills with university leadership and external constituencies
• Requires effective exchange of complex and sensitive information.