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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Department of Plant Sciences in the College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking applications for an Administrative Support Manager position to oversee and manage the operations of the unit with management, fiscal responsibility and proxy responsibility for the Department Head.  Additional responsibilities include budget management, human resources management, facilities and information technology coordination, strategic planning, and process assessment and improvement.  

Knowledge and understanding of university policies and procedures is required to manage the day-to-day activities and incorporate excellence, professionalism, diversity and customer service into the work environment.  Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist Department Head with preparing various reports and confidential documents.

• Manage and oversee administration of budgets.

• Review and approval of all financial transactions.

• Oversee the management of grants and contracts including labor distribution planning and implementation.

• Oversee graduate student assistantships and grants-in-aid.

• Work with the Department Head Assistant with processing of visa sponsorships.

• Coordinate academic and non-academic personnel actions with College’s Human Resources Office including all limited term appointments.

• Maintain academic/administrative policies and deadlines.

• Oversee stewardship and associated activities of departmental endowments and gifts.

• Supervise and manage 4 administrative support staff members including interviewing, hiring and training. Provide leadership and foster professional development, with emphasis on creating a positive, inclusive and diverse work environment.

• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of departmental affairs.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate must be highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented while having professional written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a teachable spirit with the ability to mentor in order to incorporate professional development and professional