Senior Department Administrator

The mission of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is to provide our students with educational experiences which give them a sound basis for professional practice, advanced education, active citizenship, and lifelong learning.

At its core is the goal that students learn the fundamental principles of electrical and computer engineering and master engineering methods to solve challenging and diverse problems.

Further, the department strives to have each student develop the leadership and communications skills necessary to relate these solutions to both technical and non-technical communities. The faculty is dedicated to accomplishing this mission through the integration of teaching and research.

Serves as primary contact and manages medium to large academic department with moderately complex operations including sponsored research. Independently represents department, faculty and programs to university and external community and may communicate on behalf of Chair. Manages department administration, finances, and operations; faculty, student and academic services and manages one or more support staff employees.

Essential Functions:

• Acts as resource to explain and interpret policies and information for students and faculty; advises Chair in administrative matters and may represent Chair in their absence. Participates in strategic planning with Chair and serves as liaison with student and business services departments. May serve on school wide committees.
• Supervises and provides work direction to one or more department support staff as well as student and temporary employees. Hires, trains, and evaluates performance and development opportunities; evaluates workflow and ensures effective coverage and productivity for department operations. Oversees hiring, payroll and employment status transactions and partners with TSS to troubleshoot issues.
• Compiles data, statistics and drafts regular and ad hoc reports for department or school.
• Partners with operations division on facilities maintenance, office moves, renovations and space planning. Manages inventory and recommends/approves purchasing for department. Oversees information technology needs and planning. Develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Develops department budgets, projections, and detailed forecasts; recommends major expenditures, cost savings and actively participates in financial planning. Manages budgets, reviews, and approves purchase orders and expenses and oversees reconciliation of financial statements. Assists local research administration with sponsored research proposals and budgets.
• Writes, edits and/or publishes newsletters, bulletins, and content to communicate department vision, programs, and research. Oversees website and social media presence. Plans and implements department events, lectures, and seminars.
• Coordinates search committee meetings, tracks action items and produces statistics and reports. Works with faculty affairs to manage hiring, appointment, promotion, leave and separation paperwork for faculty. In consultation with International Center, coordinates visa applications and visiting appointments.
• Prepares and works with registrar to implement course schedules. Provides guidance and advice to students and recommends solutions for issues and concerns. Supports graduate students and programs.

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge & Skills as Typically Acquired Through Bachelor's Degree and 3 to 5 years of Related Experience
• Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, excellent communication, time management, analytical, organizational and customer service skills.
• Strong budget and financial management experience.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and institutional guidelines for research and other types of restricted funding.