JOB SUMMARY
Under limited supervision, is responsible for work requiring
specialized knowledge, or for the efficient operation of a
program or unit. May supervise or coordinate the work of
others to accomplish daily operations.
PRIMARY DUTIES
1. Performs a full range of clerical to paraprofessional duties
related to the day-to-day operations of a program or office, or
supervises an operational unit. Suggests, recommends, and implements
new or revised procedures, practices or changes to the organization.
2. Follows established guidelines to collect, compile, and organize
data for various ongoing studies or plans. May prepare statistical
tables and charts.
3. Prepares draft reports, recommendations, and other information
resources for use by the organizational unit or its management.
Assists in preparation of final reports.
4. Gathers data for use in formulation of the organization's
budgets, grant proposals, and project proposals.
5. Advises the program head and administrative officials
regarding policies, trends, and interpretation of data and
program needs.
6. Interacts with internal and external customers of the
university. Handles sensitive and confidential information
with tact and discretion.
7. Remains current with and maximizes the use of technology
for efficient processing, generation of reports, and the like.
8. May supervise clerical personnel.
Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of
this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree
EXPERIENCE: Four years experience in administrative staff work.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Working knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used
in collecting, compiling, and organizing data and information, working
knowledge of analytical and statistical principles and techniques. Skill
in the use of office automation software and its applications, ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships, to handle
sensitive materials with discretion and tact, to present ideas and
information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to
perform mathematical computations; to present statistical material
in chart and graph form. Ability to independently handle multiple
tasks and set priorities.
OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT