Associate Director - Operations

Arizona State University

1d•$62,000

About The Position

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the day-to-day operations of a department. Typically reports to Director or Dean. Essential Duties: Assists with and plans, directs and reviews the activities and operations of the department. Supervises, hires, trains, and evaluates assigned staff. Works with employees to correct deficiencies and recommends and implements corrective action and discipline. Oversees and participates in planning, developing, and administering department budget. Prepares or coordinates preparation of financial and administrative reports; analyzes and interprets statistics, financial data, and management planning data for predicting resource needs and developing long range plans. Conducts and assists with the development of long- and short-range goals. Develops objectives and activities based on department goals. Represents the college/department and serves on various department and university committees. Serves as representative of the University at state, regional and national organizations, boards, councils, and committees as assigned. Acts as liaison with the community, students, faculty, and staff in facilitating university programs. Develops, maintains, and implements department policies and procedures. Resolves problems and issues affecting the department and oversees measures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department. Assists with overseeing the development and evaluation of department programs. Manages the design, development, and coordination of projects. Provides advice and information on department programs, policies, and activities. Acts in place of the Director in that person's absence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Knowledge of the principles and practices pertaining to the assigned department.
Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
Knowledge of budget management methods and techniques.
Knowledge of strategic planning principles and practices.
Knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of organizational management.
Skill in problem solving and decision-making.
Skill in planning, analyzing and coordinating activities and establishing priorities.
Skill in effectively managing, supervising, and evaluating assigned staff.
Skill in program design and development.
Skill in budget preparation and forecasting.
Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

At least five (5) years of federal eligibility/verification process.

Responsibilities

Assists with and plans, directs and reviews the activities and operations of the department.
Supervises, hires, trains, and evaluates assigned staff.
Works with employees to correct deficiencies and recommends and implements corrective action and discipline.
Oversees and participates in planning, developing, and administering department budget.
Prepares or coordinates preparation of financial and administrative reports; analyzes and interprets statistics, financial data, and management planning data for predicting resource needs and developing long range plans.
Conducts and assists with the development of long- and short-range goals.
Develops objectives and activities based on department goals.
Represents the college/department and serves on various department and university committees.
Serves as representative of the University at state, regional and national organizations, boards, councils, and committees as assigned.
Acts as liaison with the community, students, faculty, and staff in facilitating university programs.
Develops, maintains, and implements department policies and procedures.
Resolves problems and issues affecting the department and oversees measures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
Assists with overseeing the development and evaluation of department programs.
Manages the design, development, and coordination of projects.
Provides advice and information on department programs, policies, and activities.
Acts in place of the Director in that person's absence.