Asst Director

98167BR

Campus: Tempe

Asst Director

Job Description

The Assistant Director, Administrative Operations for the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at ASU will be responsible for supervising and coordinating multiple staff teams in fulfilling their overall missions and particular responsibilities within the School; including its two Centers; as well as implementing tasks and special projects as assigned by School leadership in order to fully achieve the School’s blended educational and civic missions.

Department Name

Sch of Civic & Econ Thought

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$59,120 - $86,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

08-February-2024

Essential Duties

• Assist the School Director and Associate Director in the management of the School by directing the activities of assigned staff and coordinating activities of different staff teams
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff. Act as back up for the Communication and Events Managers
• Collaborate with Associate Director and Director to assess, develop and implement internal processes to facilitate office efficiencies and effectiveness
• Work closely with Director to ensure smooth and timely implementation of both ongoing tasks and special projects or assignments
• Work closely with college administration to ensure adherence with college and university policies, practices and regulations
• Acts as back up to the Assistant to Director for matters of faculty personnel actions, such as annual reviews, promotions and tenures, etc.
• Provide support to the Director and the Associate Director in organizing and managing school committees
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Business and Financial team, the Undergrad and Graduate committees to ensure smooth execution of projects
• Liaison with the Directors and Program Managers of the two centers within the School: the Center for American Civics, and the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty
• Serve as The College liaison to various administrative offices of the University
• Work in conjunction with School leaders to coordinate a variety of confidential materials and communications
• Resolve or assist with the resolution of sensitive issues
• Assist with the school development effort and donors’ relationship
• Other duties as assigned by School Director – to include support on events, and strategic-level planning and leadership for the School

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND six (6) years of related administrative experience, which includes three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR, Ten (10) years of related administrative experience, which includes three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices pertaining to the assigned department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budget management methods and techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning principles and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of organizational management.
• Experience in problem solving and decision-making.
• Experience in planning, analyzing and coordinating activities and establishing priorities.
• Experience in effectively managing, supervising and evaluating assigned staff.
• Experience in program design and development.
• Experience in budget preparation and forecasting.
• Evidence of effective communication.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting
• Activities also in various university and community settings interacting with students, faculty, staff, community members, and VIP guests or contacts
• Subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances
• Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities
• Communicate to perform essential duties

Department Statement

ASU’s School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership is a nationally unique program to ground the next generation of national and international leaders in great works of civic, economic, political, and moral thought. Transdisciplinary study will be enriched by incorporating ASU’s Center for Political Thought and Leadership and Center for the Study of Economic Liberty into the School. A blend of courses, practical leadership experiences, and public forums for debating contemporary issues will prepare students to lead in both civil society and public affairs.
For more information please visit https://scetl.asu.edu/

SCETL is an academic unit within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which offers the greatest choice and diversity of studies of any college at Arizona State University, the largest public university in the United States. In addition to top academic programs, award-winning faculty, and state-of-the-art lab and research facilities, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers unique opportunities to explore a vast spectrum of academic disciplines—from science and math to languages and philosophy—that few other colleges and universities can provide. With 13 schools, six departments, three programs, 89 majors, 136 graduate degrees, and over 40 world-class research centers and one-of-a-kind institutes, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is redefining liberal arts and sciences education for the 21st century.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.