Job description
Job code:
009586
Pay grade:
E
Pay type:
Nonexempt/hourly
General summary
This position is responsible for coordination of the supervisor’s activities and calendar, as well as executive administrative functions of the department.
Major duties
- Oversees day-to-day operations and implements strategic plans for the department in coordination with the supervisor.
- Directs and administers programs, projects, and processes.
- Provides lead budgetary support for the department. Prepares and analyzes budget reports, monitors, tracks, reconciles, forecasts, and recommends budget allocations.
- Performs executive administrative tasks for the department including legal agreements, service contracts, and billing.
- Serves as liaison within and outside of the University regarding operations, facilities, personnel, purchasing, etc.
- Initiates correspondence and coordinates events for the department.
- Develops departmental policies and procedures. Interprets policies and procedures for various customers and responds independently to inquiries.
- Conducts analyses. Coordinates the collection and preparation of various reports and records.
- Maintains the content of the department’s website.
- May supervise staff and student employees and provide guidance and direction if needed.
Minimum qualifications
Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.
Required education
- Post high school training or education.
Required experience
- Five years' relevant experience.
- Advanced office software skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.
- Proficiency with using and querying databases.
- Experience monitoring and reconciling budgets.
- Experience providing guidance to students or other employees.
Desired qualifications
Desired other
- Notary Public of Michigan or willingness to be appointed and serve.
Physical requirements
Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
Working conditions
Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.
Revised:
2017-05-05
This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.