The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking an Administrative Services Manager for the Department of Cinematic Arts. This position will plan organize and lead the administrative operations for the Department of Cinematic Arts within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Key responsibilities include budget management and analysis accounting facilities and providing academic support. These functions require an understanding of University policies and operations and the ability to continuously implement and optimize new systems. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential for effectively engaging with various campus units. Strategic planning skills are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage work processes/administrative procedures and policies to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of unit operations for the Department of Cinematic Arts.
- Coordinate and support all administrative aspects of three graduate programs (MA MFA PhD) including admissions student progress tracking etc.
- Oversee graduate assistant (TA/RA) budget and assignment process.
- In conjunction with HR representative interpret and implement human resources policies and procedures for faculty staff and graduate students.
- Manage financial data and information for the department. Assist in budget development and provide projections and fiscal recommendations.
- Together with DEO develop implement and evaluate strategic plan for the Department of Cinematic Arts. Collaborate on faculty and program related planning efforts.
- Reviews resolves and responds to requests for information data services complaints etc.
- Facilitate communication between the department and the Deans Office as well as other administrative offices on campus. Communicate with staff faculty and graduate students in both departments.
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Education Required
- Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications
- Exceptional organizational skills showing the ability to handle multiple tasks establish priorities and the ability to meet tight deadlines in situations both complex and sensitive in nature.
- Demonstrates extensive experience in application of policies accounting practices and tools to develop and administer a complex budget that includes multiple funding sources.
- Demonstrates extensive experience in leading motivating evaluating and rewarding personnel including supervision.
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge and ability to utilize tools techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively interact with faculty staff and students.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty staff and administrative units to support departmental needs.
- Demonstrates working experience in computer software applications including experience with electronic processing of transactions.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in an academic setting.
- Experience with continuous process improvement.
- Demonstrates working experience in managing physical facilities including planning and maintenance.
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to selfdisclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this positionis noteligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.
For additional questions please contact Ali RomanoMcClain at .
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position.Pay Level in Iowa City Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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