Academic Department Manager Job in Madison, Wisconsin US
Job Announcement Code(s): 12-00741
Type of Employment:
Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:
Deadline to Apply:
Deadline for receipt of application materials is Monday, April 2, 2012. Application materials will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited to the next phase of the selection process.
Exam Information:
06022 - 001 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT MANAGER
http://wisc.jobs/public/ExamApplicantPreview.asp?txtExamID=17813
Job Duties:
The position assumes delegated authority from the Department Chair. The department administrator is responsible for administering the day-to-day operations of the department and managing academic and administrative responsibilities of the department in such a manner as to allow the Chair to focus on high priority professional academic and research matters. This position is responsible for ensuring the departmental needs are met in the following areas: personnel and payroll (recruitment, hiring, contracting, retention, promotion, tenure, merit, dismissal, etc); financial, purchasing, and information technology administration; strategic planning; budget management and forecasting; record maintenance; safety and risk management; international and student issues, including visas; and the interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures. This position is responsible for continually evaluating operations procedures/processes and plays a major role in complex problem solving. It should be noted that the Biochemistry Department has a complex information technology infrastructure and their position is responsible for overseeing that infrastructure ensuring it is maintained, secured and continuously improved.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: For a complete position description, go to http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/WebListing/Classified/PDDetail.aspx?vacid=82987title=06022 or http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/WebListing/Classified/PDDetail.aspx?vacid=83003title=06022 or http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/WebListing/Classified/PDDetail.aspx?vacid=82603title=06022
Special Notes:
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong leadership skills; ability to make independent judgments; ability to meet and deal effectively with people, and maintain effective working relationships with staff and public; as well as organize, manage, and consult effectively with a team of technical staff. Knowledge of information sources required for research, instructional, administrative, and fiscal information; knowledge of data collection and analysis, methods, and techniques; knowledge of fiscal procedures, financial and budget concepts and processes; knowledge of supervisory techniques, record keeping practices, web applications, database systems, modern office methods and procedures, and correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure in written work.
How To Apply:
To apply for this position, click “Log In” to access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t already have an account in the system. Once you are logged in, click "Apply Now." You will be asked to provide your personal information, attach a resume and then complete an exam.
Submit your exam responses by copying and pasting your responses into the appropriate fields in the online exam. Your response to the exam questions will be used along with your resume to determine your eligibility for this position. The answers to each question will be scored separately, be sure to provide a separate and complete answer for each question. Once you finalize your exam, you will be sent an email by the system confirming that the exam process has been completed. Those candidates that appear to be the most qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Completed materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2012.
Contact: Cheryl Bowes, HR Manager, 608-890-3173, CBOWES@CALS.WISC.EDU
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented
Area of Competition: Open
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