ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY JOB DESCRIPTION
APPROVED POSITION INFORMATION
(to be completed by HR)
Effective: June 1, 2015
Title
Manager, CASAT Technology
Essential Function: Medium Work
Range
JCC
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76856
Description: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently,
and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Medium work
requires walking or standing to a significant degree and pushing and/or pulling.
1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position, the role in the
university, and the supervisor’s title.* (This section is used for advertisement of the
position.)
The Manager, Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT)
Technology is responsible for providing information technology, media, and graphics
consultation and identifying, developing, and implementing solutions for technology needs for
CASAT and its customers. This position guides the technology strategic plan by managing
technology initiatives, developing graphics/media, social networking, and project management.
The incumbent must provide a technology environment which meets the demands of granting
agencies. The position serves a valuable consultation role for CASAT staff and customers by
assessing technology needs and providing project management and strategic advisement. The
Manager is also responsible for identifying new funding opportunities and new technology
applications and product offerings and assisting in the development of request for proposals and
scopes of work related to technology. The Manager oversee the work of additional technology
staff.
* Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division.
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). If line of progression,
define for each range as above.
45% - Technology Consultation and Supervision
 Manage technology team; oversee media, graphic and desktop support
 Schedule technology staff to meet daily and event needs
 Provide training to department employees regarding media/technology equipment,
hardware and software
 Provide overall project management of technology and media requests/needs
 Conduct regular assessments of technology use/needs and provide reports
 Recommend and implement technology applications/solutions; websites, social
media/social networking sites, and equipment
 Represent at national federal grant meetings to discuss technology issues and
participate in work groups with other Technology Managers
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Pursue technology contracts and funding opportunities and bring in additional revenue
Consult/collaborate with UNR Information Technology
30% - Social Media/Social Networking Sites
 Collaborate in developing and implementing a strategic social media plan
 Design CASAT’s and its grantees/contractors social networking sites
 Assist/train staff to manage social media/social networking sites
 Conduct and report all website and social networking sites analytics
 Research latest trends in social media/social networking and advise CASAT staff
 Advise Director and staff regarding social media/social networking policies/guidelines
and best practices
15% - Technology Administration
 Evaluate all media equipment, software, and hardware, requested for purchase; approve
purchases, advise management
 Maintain hardware and software inventory
 Manage website and online subscriptions
 Manage cloud server technologies
10% - Direct Technology Support
 Provide tier 2 problem resolution related to equipment and software
 Support technology needs at conferences
 Videography and rendering
 Graphic design
3. Describe the types of decisions the position(s) makes independently as part of the core
responsibilities. Provide examples. If a line of progression, describe the decisions made
at the highest level.
The Manager is expected to coordinate daily technology needs without supervisory oversight.
The incumbent must collaborate with staff and granting agencies to ensure all needs are met.
The position is expected to resolve visible technology problems (such as technical issues at a
conferences) promptly and without direction. The position plays a critical role in the success of
CASAT and must maintain the technological services offered at all times. The incumbent is
expected to adhere to objectives and deliverables assigned by the supervisor and provide
updates regarding project status. In addition, the Technology Manager is the point of contact
between CASAT and Technology staff to ensure that all CASAT technology initiatives are
consistent with UNR’s technology parameters.
4. Describe the types of problems, issues, action, communications this position typically
takes to the supervisor for resolution and/or consultation. Provide examples. If a line of
progression, describe the supervisory consultation at the highest level.
The Manager is expect to collaborate with the Director in development of the technology
strategic plan and services offered. The Director approves actions with fiscal impact, such as
major purchases and technology service contracts. The Director should be apprised of project
status and progress at regular intervals.
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5. Select the applicable competencies required to successfully perform the job. The
selected competencies will be evaluated within the Administrative Faculty evaluation as
Competencies for Success.
Competency
Required
Adaptability
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Analytical Thinking
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Communication
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Financial Responsibilities
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Human Resource Responsibilities
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Leadership
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Program/Project/Functional Knowledge
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Resource Responsibilities
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Serving Constituents
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Teamwork
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Other (specify)
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6. Minimum requirements of the position. Minimum requirements should be consistent
with the Job Evaluation Model. If Line of Progression, minimum requirements must be
defined for each range.
Education
Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Four years of related work experience
Master’s Degree
Two year of related work experience
Relevant Experience: graphic design, learning management systems
development, video production, and managing technical/personnel projects
Certification and Licensure:
 State of Nevada Driver’s License
Schedule or Travel Requirements:
 Occasional travel
 Variable work schedule
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Optional Addendum: Describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successful
performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Project management applications such as ASANA
 Server configuration and administration including web server(s), database server(s), and
email server(s)
 Grants and contracts administration
 Content management web applications (CMS Systems)
 Expert working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
 RFP and Scope of Work proposals
Skills:
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User Interface Design
Website Framework Development
Filming editing and producing video content
Supervision/management of supervisees
Utilizing Learning Management System to build web-based learning opportunities
Writing contracts and constructing project bids
Ability to:
 Diagnose and fix server issues
 Diagnose web application software issues remotely
 Effectively manage other technical staff
 Supervise, teach and mentor staff to achieve results
 Interact effectively with faculty, administrative staff, and other employees at all levels of
responsibility regarding technology issues
 Design and develop overall graphic concepts and themes
 Oversight of all hardware and software applications within CASAT
 Negotiate contracts with customers
 Bring in additional revenue
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