Academic And/Or Research Program Officer Senior

Description

Manages a significant academic or research program of high visibility which may be set up as an independent organization outside of the direction of a school. Represents the organization in working with funding agencies, developing financial resources and programs. May be a director of a non-degree-granting program with managerial responsibility for program development, administration and success. Collaborates with faculty members on developing research programs and agenda and has oversight for implementation. May develop and plan research and/or teaching programs and implementation of curriculum, teach courses, and provide guidance to faculty regarding funding, staffing and space implications. Defines and implements a publications program of substantial scope and complexity. Assists in formulating program strategies and goals, directs long-term planning and develops policies and procedures. Education and Experience: Ph.D. or equivalent in relevant field of study. Requires demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative programs or research agenda. Significant experience in academic administration and fundraising. 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.