OverviewSupervises a technical or clerical staff function within a unit or department of an administrative office. Responsibilities include managing program development, providing services to students, faculty, and staff, coordinating academic affairs, and overseeing grants and fundraising. The role involves hiring and evaluating staff, maintaining compliance with various guidelines, developing training programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing laboratory equipment and safety, and resource management. The incumbent will also develop and maintain quality assurance programs, manage inventory and supplies, and ensure efficient workflow and documentation.
Required Skills and Abilities1. Proven supervisory skills with the ability to lead, motivate, evaluate, and develop staff.
2. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to explain complex concepts and interact professionally with a diverse audience.
3. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to handle multiple priorities and ensure efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
4. Proficiency in using standard office software such as Microsoft Office.
5. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to make independent decisions.
Preferred Skills and Abilities1. Certification from a recognized professional organization relevant to the field.
2. Experience working with specialized software or management systems related to the role.
3. Knowledge or experience in a relevant technical or clinical field.
4. Experience supervising staff in a unionized environment.
5. Familiarity with quality assurance and regulatory compliance standards.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Manages a team responsible for the day-to-day activities of the unit. Monitors progress of assignments and projects of varying complexity to enure milestones are met and communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
2. Assesses and resolves or escalates problems arising within unit or impacting workflow.
3. Recommends new and updated policies and procedures based on requirements, efficiencies and/or trends in support of unit.
4. Assists in long-range planning for work unit needs.
5. Participates in unit budget planning.
6. Evaluates work requests to determine if they are appropriate to the unit or another area.
7. Ensures that work flow is organized and staffed for quality efficient completion.
8. Communicates deadlines and special circumstances to staff.
9. Researches and adopts new technology products and services to increase efficiencies. Evaluates and implements these solutions as appropriate.
10. Maintains equipment and supplies for unit.
11. Completes evaluations of direct report employees.
12. Collaborates with University personnel to define work assignments and requirements, communicate progress of work, and plan and coordinate projects.
13. Interacts with external sources to coordinate work necessary to fulfill projects, keep abreast of new products and technologies, or arrange for subcontractors. 14. Supervises a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s Degree in related field and five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Posting Date
07/27/2026
Job Category
Manager
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Manager; Program Leader (24)
Salary Range
$68,000.00 - $120,500.00
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)
Work Model
Hybrid
