Academic And/Or Research Program Officer Intermediate

Description

Independently manages a large academic or research program. Designs and develops major program components, develops and maintains curricula, develops research, leads professional conferences and provides public relations support. Develops ideas and options for faculty review and decision, and develops and implements instruction and research programs that reflect faculty interests. Evaluates effectiveness of curriculum and effectiveness of program in meeting goals. May teach seminars and workshops and participate with faculty on research. Plans, directs and controls program budget. Supervises program staff. Education and Experience: Academic background and experience in selected subject area. Requires advanced degree, preferably Ph.D. in selected subject area. Requires several years experience in academic work related to particular area of research. The primary duty of employees in this classification is the management of a customarily recognized department or subdivision, including the supervision of three or more full-time equivalent employees every week. Direction is over a permanent status-continuing function, not a collection of employees assigned to complete a project. Management duties include interviewing, selecting and training of employees; setting and adjusting their rates of pay and hours of work; planning and directing their work; appraising their productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in their status; handling their complaints and grievances and disciplining them when necessary. Management responsibilities include the authority to hire, fire, or promote assigned employees or make recommendations that are given particular weight. Employees have impact on budgeting, controlling costs, planning, scheduling, and procedural change. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.