Temple University
Role Inventory Form
Position Specifications
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Family:
LS
Level:
LS3
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Date: July 1, 2016
Family Definition
Leadership Services Definition: Members of the Leadership Services provide thought leadership to, strategic decision-making for, and management
of business units, schools or departments within the University. Specifically, members of this role draw upon their:
Knowledge of: professional fields, industries, functional areas and applicable discipline(s) or bodies of knowledge; University mission, objectives
and operations; people management/leadership; application/integration of technology to enhance operating effectiveness; and
business/functional/operational management.
Skills and abilities related to: decision-making within a complex environment; direct and indirect supervision; handling multiple demands with
limited resources and competing agendas; functional coordination and/or integration, budget/expense management and control; resource
management and allocation; strategy development and/or implementation; short-term and long-term planning; modeling and inculcation within unit
of University mission, values and objectives; effective balancing of internal and external priorities; communication and interpersonal effectiveness;
ability to lead, manage and/or work in cross-functional teams.
In order to:
Evaluate success or failure of outcomes and identify action steps to address shortfalls
Maintain sensitivity to customer needs and customer satisfaction/commitment
Identify customer bases, both internal and external (employees, direct/indirect reports, students, external constituents), and ensure the
delivery of superior customer service
Change and develop systems and processes to improve University functioning
Determine, plan and manage competing priorities
Develop and maintain policies and ensure that actions of employees within area are consistent with University and departmental policies
Manage operating budget; control and reduce expenses
Ensure operating efficiency
Manage and allocate financial, people, technology and time resources
Promote, support and model the highest ethical standards and behavior consistent with University values
Develop and/or implement strategies, including tactics/action plans to achieve objectives
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Profile Elements of Position
Functional Contribution and Research
Performance of Duties/
Project Responsibilities
Manages portfolio, whether larger school, program, department or multiple units, with significant impact on entire
University.
Focus of work is definitively strategic with a long-term, broad-based impact. Has major influence on administrative,
academic, or research strategic directions/objectives of the University.
Mastery of multiple disciplines coupled with advanced management skills, applied to achieve objectives.
Viewed as thought leaders within the University.
Procedures, processes,
and standards
Recommends and develops improvements to portfolio guidelines, practices and standards with potential Universitywide implications.
Approves new and complex work processes, including those with University-wide implications.
Recommends and ensures implementation of organization-wide policies.
Strategy
Contributes to development of strategic plan within portfolio.
Contributes to developing framework for ideas, strategies and/or action plans that can drive University growth and
success.
Relationships, Service & Community
Internal
Speaks and negotiates on behalf of, and makes commitments for portfolio on broad issues, with major impact.
Represents the unit in absence of dean/leader.
Communicates continually with officers and deans in order to influence decisions and actions and contribute to
strategic planning.
External
Communicates continually with individuals in leadership roles outside the University in order to influence decisions
and actions and contribute to achievement of strategies.
Functional Team
Members
Mediates/resolves conflicts among managers and team members.
Models leadership behavior in highly complex situations.
Problem Solving & Innovation
Scope of Issues
Proactively anticipates and addresses complex problems that affect the budget unit and organization.
Problem Resolution/
Resources Available
Creativity and Innovation
Develops and implements innovative solutions within portfolio.
Decision Making Impact
Context of Decisions
Makes strategic decisions that have long-term effect on University.
Financial
Manages significant budget.
May be responsible for generating or having an impact on generating significant revenue.
People
Responsible for personnel management within portfolio.
Provides input into personnel decision-making and policy development outside of portfolio.
Leadership and Training
Professional Development Sets and approves development and training programs and allocates resources across portfolio. Sets and approves
and Training
performance standards.
Capitalizes on strengths of employees and facilitates mentoring of employees within portfolio.
Technical Leadership
Ensures technical expertise is utilized and optimized within a portfolio and across University.
Team Morale/
Role Model
Develops, maintains, and nurtures an environment conducive to positive morale across portfolio.
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Key Departmental Functions
(capsule statement and basic task list from dept and prior version descriptions)
Profiling Related Dimensions
A. Supervision:
Supervises professional and administrative employees. Carries out supervisory responsibility in
accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
B. Operating Budget range,
if Applicable:
C. Typical Education &
Experience:
Master’s degree and 10 or more years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of
education and experience may be considered.
D. Typical Equipment Used:
E. Environmental
Conditions:
No adverse conditions
Ability to speak clearly.
Ability to see clearly with corrective lens.
Ability to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel.
Ability to reach with hands and arms.
F. Expected Physical
Requirements:
Ability to work a computer for an extended period of time.
Ability to manipulate and assemble files.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to work nights/weekends/early mornings.
Ability to work overtime.
G. Other Pertinent
Dimensions:
Note: This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically
mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.
University Compensation (JobClass Title Family Level)
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