Department Manager

Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, and known as the College of New Jersey until 1896, it was British North America's fourth college.Position Summary: The Department of Electrical Engineering is the largest academic department in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Princeton University. The Department has 30 faculty, 22 administrative and technical staff (the manager has direct oversight of 11 staff), about 175 graduate students and 70 undergraduate students, 55K square feet of space, and research expenditures of over $15 million per year. The Department is in excellent financial condition and over the next five years is seeking to build upon its existing level of excellence with new research initiatives and faculty hires. Under the broad direction of the Chair, the Department Manager plans, oversees, and directs the administrative and financial affairs of the Department. S/he works closely with the Chair to execute policy and strategic direction for the operation of the Department and participates in short and long-term planning for department operations and activities. Hands-on, demonstrated experience in the following competencies is required: - Personnel management and staff development - Grant management - Safety issues - Facilities management - Budgetary management The manager will be involved in all aspects of department management, including FTE and financial resources, start-up funding for new faculty, oversight of facilities management including aspects of space allocation and code compliance, and oversight of various appointments (administrative, research, technical), oversight of all department-specific student and employee personnel records.Job Function: Administrative or ProfessionalGrade: ADM 080Standard Hours: 36.25Eligible for Overtime: NoJob Requirements
Essential Qualifications: Position requires: - Bachelor's degree or extensive relevant experience. - 5-7 years in office management or related administrative position that includes supervisory experience. - Experience in budget management and oversight of financial operations. - Experience with developing and maintaining records in readily accessible databases. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. The manager must accurately communicate (both verbally and in writing) process and policy information to faculty, staff and students. S/he must also be sensitive to the needs and concerns of faculty, staff, and students and communicate these to the Chair and other members of the University in an objective, accurate and professional manner. - Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. - Ability to anticipate and initiate appropriate action in support of the Chair and department faculty. - Ability to effectively manage the resources of the Department. - Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. - Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills. - Experience in the supervision and monitoring of staff relations and staff development. - Proficiency in computer operations, including e-mail, internet, MS Office, and software.Education Required: Other-see essential qualifications
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