Item 3.T-June 18, 2010
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Richard Bartholet
Position #(s): 10978
Current Title: Director, Research Development(SBDC/BBER)
Current Range: 4
(JCC:76300;3B;CM3506;CC023;E)
Department: Nevada Small Business Development
College/Division: College of Business
Center (NSBDC)
Administration
Account #: 1104-116-0401; 1320-123-0052
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
(X) Title Change, Proposed Title: Director, Research (SBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP)
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
Range: JCC (HR assigned):
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
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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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
Winnie Dowling
Deputy Director, N. NSBDC
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Director/Chair/Dean
Sam Males
Director, NSBDC
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Date
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Gregory Mosier
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Dean, College of Business Administration
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 10978
EEO Code: 3B
CUPA Code: cm3506
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 023
Job Class Code: 67038
Range: 4
Effective Date: 6/1/2010
Approved Title:
DIRECTOR, RESEARCH (SBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP)
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Employee Signature
Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description - Director, Research (SBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP)
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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 Director, Research, is responsible for generating new contracts, research projects, and grants at
the Nevada Small Business Development Center (NSBDC), the Bureau of Business and Economic
Research (BBER), and the Center for Regional Studies (CRS) under the College of Business (COB)
at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), as well as supervising the Business Environmental Program
(BEP). The Director is the administrator and manager of BBER research activities and must assure
timely and satisfactory completion of research projects. Specific duties include initiating and
managing external and internal research and business-related revenue-generating projects as
required, acting as a principal investigator on research projects, and coordinating faculty, staff and
private sector consultants in other university sponsored research, proposal writing, and reporting.
The NSBDC’s program outreach efforts require the Director to assist in the development and
maintenance of strong relationships between the University and the business community, state, and
local governments. The individual strives to develop working relationships between COB and the
financial and investment communities, legal associations, private consultants, local and state
agencies, and local, regional, and statewide small business groups.
The NSBDC program, in addition to the NSBDC, BBER and CRS office on the UNR campus, has
offices throughout the State of Nevada.
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).
35% - NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP Program Development
 Initiate new contracts with individuals or groups who are involved with business development
in the state
 Promote awareness of NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP services and how constituents can receive
these services
 Target promotional efforts for private sector individuals and groups throughout the state and to
entities such as development authorities, non-profit business groups, government agencies,
and other involved with business and economic development
 Market services of NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP
 Meet with prospective clients such as private-sector businesses and federal, state, and local
agencies who are seeking research and other business-related assistance which includes
providing economic/business information to the business community and to entities concerned
with economic development
 Work closely with the State Director, COB Dean, and other NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP and COB
faculty to explore opportunities for business related research and service contracts
 Solicit national research contracts, specifically, grants with agencies that promote business
development and/or business research
 Establish and build relationships with managers from federal agencies and national
foundations and promoting awareness of NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP services to managers in
these organizations
Position Description - Director, Research (SBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP)
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40% - Administration of BBER arm of the NSBDC
 Oversee grants and contracts administration
 Where applicable, act as principal investigator/participant for NSBDC/BBGER grants,
contracts, and projects
 Generate scope of work and work plans
 Write proposals, draft reports, and final reports, as needed
 Work with State Deputy Director to develop project time lines and schedules to allocate
faculty, staff, student personnel, consultants, and operating resources for projects
 Interact with clients to insure that work is done on time, within budget, and to client’s
satisfaction by managing and coordinating staff activities to manage issues which affect grant
or contract performance
 Has authority to administer research budgets, supervise employees, and manage activities in
order to ensure completion of all research within the NSBDC/BBER
 Develop administrative procedures for the NSBDC/BBER as it pertains to research
25% - Supervision of the Business Environmental Program (BEP) Arm of the NSBDC
 Oversee personnel issues, including annual evaluations, counseling employees when
necessary, etc.
 Work with BEP on development and/or revision and implementation of its strategic plan
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:
The Director assumes almost total responsibility for BBER projects and activities. In addition to
generating new grants/projects, this position monitors and manages ongoing research activities and
when appropriate, may delegate stipends for COB faculty. The Director must be able to budget and
estimate costs for new projects, manage concurrently large research activities, assign priority to
various projects, and delegate work to other faculty, staff and students. The Director has
considerable latitude for independent action and is evaluated on intermediate term results of actions,
not necessarily on specific procedures used. The Director may make immediate operating decisions
affecting other involved in projects. The contracts generated by this position are the basis for external
services offered by the University, opportunities for faculty outreach research, and recovered indirect
costs.
Impact:
The Director is a visible advocate of the NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP and the University and the degree
to which the incumbent performs his/her functions can significantly impact the University’s role in
economic development in Nevada and impacts the entire NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP programs. These
decisions affect the visibility of the program, budget allocation, and personnel selection that influence
the productivity of the programs and ultimately their success or failure in Nevada. Effective
development and management of grant and contract opportunities affect the funding level of the
programs, new and expanded services to businesses, future funded research opportunities for faculty,
and new grant and contract opportunities for the programs. Because the NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP
work with many economic development entities, private businesses, and public agencies, it is
imperative that quality assistance be of the highest caliber or it will have major repercussions for the
NSBDC programs and the University.
Position Description - Director, Research (SBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP)
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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:
 Local, state and federal business/economic conditions
 Project budgeting
 Human resources management
 Project/program management
 Proposal and budget development and management
 Reporting to university, State, and/or Federal agencies
Skills:
 Excellent verbal communication for speaking engagements, presentations, and meeting with
high level leaders in business and government and written communication for writing
performance and project reports, proposals, and program audits
 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), specifically,
spreadsheets, the internet, word processing, and statistical software
 Decision-making and problem-solving skills
 Interpersonal and human relations skills
 Contract negotiation, promotional skills, and client solicitation and interaction (both current and
potential)
Ability to:
 Mange all types of economic and business research activities in order to successfully develop
viable contract research opportunities
 Be sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity issues
 Maintain professional business and work ethics and standards
 Translate university goals and/or policies into operational plans and procedures through the
administration of diverse functions or programs (R4,5,6)
 Travel as needed
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
State Director and Deputy
Directors (northern and
southern)
Reason for Contact
To consult with and report on project management and completion
External
Executive Director, Commission
on Economic Development
Reason for Contact
To educate the state on NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP services, how
these services could be provided to constituents of these business
development groups, and how the NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP could
provide services such as contract research, joint project
opportunities and other services that would mutually benefit both
entities
To educate the state on NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP services, how
these services could be provided to constituents of these business
development groups, and how the NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP could
Managers/Business
development employeeschambers of commerce
Position Description - Director, Research (SBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP)
(Statewide)
Directors-Economic
Development offices (Statewide)
Development officers of private
businesses (e.g., Sierra Pacific
Resources)
Government agency directors,
deputy directors, and
department heads
Private, nonprofit groups (i.e.,
Nevada Technology Council,
Nevada World Trade Council)
Business owners and managers
of private businesses
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provide services such as contract research, joint project
opportunities and other services that would mutually benefit both
entities
To educate the state on NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP services, how
these services could be provided to constituents of these business
development groups, and how the NSBDC/BBER could provide
services such as contract research, joint project opportunities and
other services that would mutually benefit both entities
To educate the state on NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP services, how
these services could be provided to constituents of these business
development groups, and how the NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP could
provide services such as contract research, joint project
opportunities and other services that would mutually benefit both
entities
To educate the state on NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP services, how
these services could be provided to constituents of these business
development groups, and how the NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP could
provide services such as contract research, joint project
opportunities and other services that would mutually benefit both
entities
To educate the state on NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP services, how
these services could be provided to constituents of these business
development groups, and how the NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP could
provide services such as contract research, joint project
opportunities and other services that would mutually benefit both
entities
To educate the state on NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP services, how
these services could be provided to constituents of these business
development groups, and how the NSBDC/BBER/CRS/BEP could
provide services such as contract research, joint project
opportunities and other services that would mutually benefit both
entities
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
business or related field
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 five years or a Doctorate and three years of experience in
business and business development issues, project management, public relations,
attracting funded research projects and their administration
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None