Administrative Specialist Intermediate Healthcare

Description

To provide professional services by applying individual expertise in an academic, scientific, technical or professional field (e.g. academic affairs, life sciences, information technology, finance, human resources, student services, etc.). Applies broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of particular profession to the completion of more complex assignments. May have developed sub-specialty within field, and thus may act in an advisory capacity. Usually works with general supervision, conferring with supervisor on more complex matters. May be responsible for a project phase. May be assisted by lower level staff. Assignments are generally diverse, usually requiring originality and ingenuity. Bachelor's Degree and considerable professional experience, including some in a supervisory capacity is normally required. Requires an understanding of the underlying principles of a theoretical or scientific discipline and the ability to apply those principles in carrying out projects and completing work. Can be a Specialist, who applies deep knowledge of the principles, concepts and methods of a professional or technical field, OR a Generalist who applies broader knowledge of the principles and concepts of a number of related fields. Employees in this classification typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree. 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.