Item 3.A-March 8, 2013
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Jacque Ewing-Taylor
Position #(s): 16157
Current Title: Project Manager, STEM Education
Current Range: 3
(JCC:77258;3B )
Department: Raggio Center for STEM Education
College/Division: College of Education
Account #(s): 1204-121-0815; 1320-113-1054; 1320-113-1077
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
(X) Title Change, Proposed Title: Associate Director, Raggio Research Center
for STEM Education
(X ) Proposed Reassignment from Range 3
to Range 4 (disapproved)
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
JCC (Current
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
or new HR
Range:
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Director/Chair/Dean
Chris Cheney, Dean, College of Education
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
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Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
67367 Range:
3
Pos #(s): 16157
JCC:
EEO: 3B
Eff: 3/1/2013
Approved Title: Associate Director, Raggio Research Center for STEM Education
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Rev: 10/1/2012
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Position Description – Associate Director, Raggio Research Center for STEM Education
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The position of Associate Director, Raggio Research Center (RRC) for STEM Education, is selffunded solely through sponsored research and training grants from national and state agencies and
foundations. As such, the incumbent is responsible for identifying developing, writing, submitting, and
administering grant proposals individually and in collaboration with others both across campus, in the
community, and at other institutions to secure new and continuing funding. The incumbent is
responsible for overall management of multiple grants ensuring that they are well managed both
fiscally and programmatically. The position supervises grant personnel, both professional and
classified staff, as well as graduate and undergraduate student workers. The incumbent is responsible
for all reporting required by the University and granting agencies, ensuring compliance with the
agencies’ fiscal policies and with the grant requirements. Funding secured by the incumbent ties
directly into the University’s research and outreach missions, providing support and training for faculty
and students, and professional development funds and training to Nevada’s K-12 teachers, especially
those in rural districts and under-served populations (based on ethnicity, race, gender, disability,
geographic location, socio-economic status, etc.). The position is housed in the Raggio Research
Center (RRC) for “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics” (STEM) Education in the
College of Education (COE) and has campus, statewide, and national foci. The position reports to the
Dean, College of Education.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
50% - Grant Project Direction and Leadership
 Manage multiple grant projects as Project Director or Principal Investigator
 Design and develop working plan for projects
 Provide direction to project coordinators on statistical research, design and analysis
 Ensure projects align with intent of grant, class or subject
 Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulations and terms of grants
 Provide final approval on all grant projects
 Prepare reports and findings
 Present findings at national and international conferences
 Act as primary liaison to third party grant evaluation agencies
20% - Community Collaboration/Public Relations
 Initiate, cultivate and maintain relationships to promote and market STEM program
 Collaborate with community partners to implement projects goals
 Develop and maintain on-going relationships with granting agencies
 Integrate projects into campus and community through participation in college meetings,
events and activities
 Participate on external advisory boards and presentation panels
 Leverage opportunities to promote partner buy-in
10% - Fiscal Management
 Plan, develop and implement multiple grant budgets
 Manage allocation of project resources
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Oversee and authorize spending and accounting
Ensure compliance with regulations
10% - Supervision was 25%
 Select, mentor, train, evaluate and oversee work of two Project Coordinators, one 50% FTE
classified, three graduate assistants, three student employees
10% - Grant Writing was 15%
 Develop original ideas for new project concepts
 Identify grant opportunities
 Develop proposals and budgets for future projects
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
Problems and issues within grant projects must be dealt with and solved in innovative and practical
ways, requiring judgment to be exercised in situations where there are few, if any, policies or
precedents, and where approaches are only generally defined. The incumbent is often required to
adapt methods to meet evolving conditions. The individual is solely responsible for proposal
development and submission and administration of multiple million dollar budgets for grants received
from federal, state, and local sources. The Associate Director assigns projects to staff and oversees
and ensures compliance with grant requirements, and gives final approval of actions. The individual
must identify partners and cultivate and maintain relationships to ensure future funding and growth of
STEM educational programs. The individual must identify emerging opportunities to advocate for and
promote the STEM program. The Associate Director consults with the Dean and Director on long-term
strategic planning and goals of the unit. The Associate Director advises the Dean on new
collaborative partnerships formed.
Impact:
Decisions and judgments impact the RRC, COE faculty and students, and K-12 teachers and students
statewide in Nevada’s rural counties through the funding that is acquired and the services provided,
including educational technology and training. Grants are of national and state significance in
educational technology and professional development research and training for faculty, students and
K-12 teachers and students. Decisions and judgments contribute to the overall mission of the RRC,
COE and the University by security external funds to support education, research and outreach, as
well as providing employment for graduate and undergraduate students. Decisions and judgments
impact increased or decreased funding for projects, departments, colleges, and universities.
Administrative policies and procedures are developed by the incumbent who has considerable latitude
for independent action and is evaluated on the results of these actions.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Legal issues relevant to grants and contracts development and administration
 Preparation and management of financial accounting, budgets, and planning
 Federal rules and regulations related to grants administration
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Human subjects research administration and rules and regulations
Research and statistical analyses and development including confidentiality and security of
data
Research techniques and resources
Project management
Contract negotiation
Management and supervision
Report writing and submission
Team collaboration
Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Interpersonal and human relations skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Organizational skills
High proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but
not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and email)
Ability to:
 Work closely and effectively with faculty, administrators, students, teachers, staff, legislators,
and community
 See and understand the overall mission while attending to the details of several projects at a
time
 Design projects that attract partners and that will be favorably viewed by granting agencies
 React quickly and make decisions expeditiously with full knowledge of the potential
ramifications
 Anticipate schedule and meet time-critical deadlines associated with grant reporting, progress
reports, data reports, grant proposals, and start and end dates for externally funded projects
 Work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines
 Be sensitive to gender, disabilities, and cultural and ethnic diversity issues
 Persuade and convince others of merit in order to accomplish RRC and grant goals
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
RRC staff, University staff,
faculty and administrators
associated with higher education
and K-12 system; PIs, program
managers, professional staff
from other grantee universities in
Nevada
University Controller
Office of Sponsored Projects
Administration (OSPA)
Office of Human Research
Protection (OHRP)
Human Resources
Reason for Contact
To deliver grant services, ensure effective grants management,
facilitate partnerships, foster future partnerships, collaborate on
development and assessment of projects and work to secure
funding from other sources to help projects expand and continue
To resolve matters such as travel, p-card, etc.
To consult on proposal submissions and grants and contracts
received; submission of reports to agencies
To ensure compliance with rules required for the use of human
research subjects in surveys and projects
To coordinate hiring and evaluation of employees
Position Description – Associate Director, Raggio Research Center for STEM Education
External
Granting agencies (i.e., NSF,
USDE, NASA, NV State
Department of Education,
WCSD, etc.), community
organizations interested in
STEM; professional
organizations
Alumni, legislators, general
public
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Reason for Contact
To deliver grant services, ensure effective grants management,
facilitate partnerships, foster future partnerships, collaborate on
development and assessment of projects and work to secure
funding from other sources to help projects expand and continue;
serve on advisory boards of agencies; assist with research design
and data gathering
To represent the University and RRC
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis or major in an
education discipline
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Master’s Degree and three years, or Doctorate and one year, of related experience in
managing externally funded projects to include three years of progressively responsible
management and supervisory experience and two years teaching at either the K-12 or
college level and evidence of successful grant writing
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None