Item 9.E-January 10, 2014
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Mary Arbutina (12201), Gary
Conner (12202), Jeffery Englehart (12203), William Gustafson
(12204), Kathy Halbardier (12205), Stacy Mueller (12206), Martin
Potnick (12207), Edeen Sarmast (12208), Angela Scissom (12209)
Current Title:
Position #(s): 12201;12202;
12203;12204;12205;12206;
12207;12208;12209
Current Range:
(JCC: )
Department: Nevada Industry Excellence (NVIE)
College/Division: VP, Research and
Innovation
Account #(s): 1320-121-08AU
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
(X) New position: Proposed Range: 3
Proposed Title: Project Manager, Nevada Industry Excellence
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) 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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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 Terry Culp, Deputy Director, NVIE
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Date
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Director/Chair/Dean
Sandra Haslem, Director, NVIE
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Mridul Gautam
Date
Vice President, Research & Innovation
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Pos #(s): 12201;12202; 12203;
JCC: 67491 Range: 3 EEO: 3B Eff: 1/1/2014
12204;12205;12206;
12207;12208;12209
Approved Title: Project Manager, Nevada Industry Excellence
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
Position Description - Project Manager, Nevada Industry Excellence
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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 Project Manager, Nevada Industry Excellence (NVIE), works directly with Nevada’s industrial
companies to speed the flow of new technology, information, best business practices, and workforce
development by providing both direct and referral services focused primarily on the manufacturing,
construction and mining industries. NVIE works directly with Nevada’s industrial companies to speed
the flow of new technology, information, best business practices, and workforce development by
providing both direct and referral services focused primarily on the manufacturing, construction and
mining industries. NVIE is the Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and
Technology, Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST-MEP) for the State of Nevada. Specific
sales goals must be met to achieve NVIE cash flow requirements. Economic impact from each
project is a requirement as measured by client surveys as well. The position reports to the Deputy
Director or Director as assigned.
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% - Communications and Industry Outreach
 Initiate initial contact with clients and conduct on-site visits of potential industrial prospects
 Plan and conduct various community-wide forums and presentations to discuss and market
existing and proposed NSHE and NVIE outreach resources and initiatives
25% - Technical and Business Status Assistance
 Prepare technical assistance project proposals and contracts
 Assess the technical and business status of each contact
 Identify and recommend specific Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), NVIE, MEP
and other public/private support services necessary to resolve clients’ needs
20% – Agreement Negotiation
 Negotiate appropriate agreements resulting in sales of NVIE projects and services to industrial
clients
 Locate, evaluate capabilities and negotiate appropriate contracts with outside service
providers
20% - Project Oversight
 Implement, coordinate, and oversee multiple NVIE projects and services
 Fulfill administrative reporting requirements
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:
NVIE is essentially functioning as a comprehensive “consulting business” within the Nevada System
of Higher Education. In working with external clients, Project Managers need to sell and manage their
projects while maintaining a positive relationship among partners, providers, clients and NVIE.
Challenges typically can occur in coordinating project schedules and resolving project complexities to
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a successful completion in a timely fashion. For example unforeseen difficulties may cause provider
tardiness and set a project behind schedule. Also, stakeholders’ schedules may present pressing
challenges in order to meet certain funding deadlines. Resourcefulness in coming up with a solution
will be needed to successfully resolve such issues in order to keep the client happy and/or satisfy the
funding requirements. In addition, Project Managers are expected to attain project quota levels
annually which can be a challenge in itself. Minimum supervision after initial orientation and training
should be needed other than assignment of various initiatives as they occur.
Impact:
The decisions of the Project Manager affect the relationship of the commercial sector with NVIE,
NSHE, the University of Nevada, Reno, and NVIE’s partners. The decisions determine success in
achieving NVIE growth with positive impact on NSHE and Nevada’s economy. Positive client
relations are crucial for continued success of the Industrial Extension program and positive image that
it brings to the system. Mistakes made will cost NVIE and NSHE money and could feasibly jeopardize
team members, client and partner relationships.
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:
 Industrial/commercial sector and general operational structure
 Project management
Skills:
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Excellent organizational skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication to include presentations
Strong interpersonal and relationships skills
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Publisher, and FrontPage with
understanding and modification of Macros in Word and Excel
Basic knowledge of HTML and solid understanding of Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, and
Illustrator and other desktop applications
Ability to:
 Work in a team with a constantly changing environment
 Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
o Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible
amount of force frequently
o Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push,
pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body
o Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing
for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only
occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
 Work unusual hours and/or long work hours to meet deadlines including some weekend time
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
NVIE team members and
University staff throughout the
state
Reason for Contact
To provide services to make companies in the state of Nevada
more profitable and globally more competitive
Position Description - Project Manager, Nevada Industry Excellence
External
Commercial industrial clients
and NVIE partners
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Reason for Contact
To provide services to make companies in the state of Nevada
more profitable and globally more competitive
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.
Bachelor’s Degree (from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis or major in
Business, Finance, Engineering or Industrial Operations
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and four years, or a Master’s Degree and two years, of professional
experience involving a wide range of industrial processes and practices as well as
general managerial business experience
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for reimbursable travel expenses