Temple University
Role Inventory Form
Position Specifications
Job Class:
Role Inventory Title:
Family:
PS
Level:
PS6
Department Title:
Salary Grade:
School/College/Department:
BU:
Sub Department:
FLSA:
Reports To:
Prepared By:
Reviewed By:
Date: July 1, 2016
Family Definition
Professional Definition: Members of Professional Services have a professional body of knowledge normally acquired through an undergraduate
program or higher that is applied to the business operations of the University. Typically these positions require:
Knowledge of: human resources, legal, development, library science, social work, marketing, advertising, architectural, and accounting policies
and principles, fund raising vehicles, regulatory statutes, emergency and response protocols, organizational policies, values and standards, and
organizational mission, strategy, and goals
Skills and abilities related to: business and financial management, business plans, budgets, communication, computer operations, planning; team
management, problem solving and resolutions, negotiation, confidentiality, research capabilities, analysis, process improvement, leadership,
coaching, training, creativity, initiative, crisis management
in order to: No periods
Represent the University to outside constituents (including but not limited to alumni, patients, donors, students, outside vendors,
applicants, other units in the University, the media, policy makers, local and federal government, accrediting bodies, the courts)
Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures
Manage development activities for the University
Ensure the University is in compliance with all federal and local regulations
Ensure the University’s interests are protected through contract negotiations and policy interpretation
Manage the Human Resource function for the University to ensure the compliance with external and internal policies and regulations and
the recruitment of qualified staff and faculty
Manage Public Relations activities for the University to ensure a positive representation of the University in the media and enhance
public perception
Ensure library holdings are current and accessible
Maintain museum collection
Secure grants
Support and respond to the academic departments of the University
Purchase and acquire quality goods for use throughout the University
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Profile Elements of Position
Functional Contribution and Research
Performance of Duties/
Project Responsibilities
Manages a major department or multiple subunits; responsible for establishing and implementing department goals
and initiatives.
Directs and manages the resources of the department.
Extensive professional knowledge supplemented by significant experience to the point of being authoritative source
of knowledge for major discipline or disciplines. Advanced management skills.
Results have strategic, long-term impact on the organization, department, and/or subunit.
Procedures, processes,
and standards
Approves departmental policies and procedures.
Recommends changes to organizational wide policies.
Interprets organizational policies for the department. May approve exceptions to policies within established appeals
processes.
Strategy
Translates strategic initiatives into department goals and objectives.
Actively involved in developing strategic initiatives that are aligned with college/University initiatives.
Establishes and approves strategic objectives for department and provides input into organizational strategies.
Relationships, Service & Community
Internal
Determines scope and initiates relationships with other offices; provides counseling/consultative services to a broad
range of internal constituents.
Manages relationships for department.
Frequent interaction with leadership; takes direction from leadership.
External
Manages, creates, develops and maintains positive, external contacts. Responsible for all external relationships of the
department.
Has strong knowledge base of institutional goals and client needs to ensure ability to achieve the objectives of both.
Why, to accomplish what
Functional Team
Members
Directs major department relationships providing leadership, mentoring, and vision.
Approves recommendations for team resources within major department.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive work environment and relationships within department.
Acts as a liaison between leadership and department on work progress, goals, and strategy.
Problem Solving & Innovation
Scope of Issues
Proactively anticipates and addresses issues of the highest complexity and sensitivity that have significant impact the
organization or department.
Problem Resolution/
Resources Available
Latitude to interpret policy; utilize best practices; anticipate and limit impact of problems on the subunit/department;
synthesizes options and acts accordingly.
Utilizes in-depth knowledge of organizational strategy, department, and industry standards.
Independently decides how to allocate resources for optimal resolution.
Creativity and Innovation
Examines problems with a view to their broader organizational impact.
Inspires, demonstrates and supports creativity in resolving issues, implementing new or improved processes and
products.
Ensures/approves the adaptation of best practices in operating processes and methods.
Decision Making Impact
Context of Decisions
Has oversight of all decisions made in functional area/department.
Decisions may have significant impact on internal and external relationships.
Prioritizes and makes strategic decisions that broadly affect the organization.
Financial
Budget responsibility for department.
Makes significant expenditures within established parameters.
Responsible for revenue-enhancing and/or cost reduction initiatives.
People
Responsible for all HR management within major department.
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Profile Elements of Position
Leadership and Training
Professional Development Provides innovative training and resources to accomplish departmental goals.
and Training
Directs teaching, training and use of competency, productivity and performance standards.
Technical Leadership
Recommends/approves new technical initiatives.
Ensures technical expertise is utilized within a department, or across departments.
Ability to manage all levels of technical expertise.
Team Morale/
Role Model
Within department and across the organization demonstrates and ensures compliance with professional standards; and
mentors / inspires / motivates others.
Establishes, maintains and promotes a collaborative work environment for major department and across the
organization.
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:
Bachelor’s degree and 7 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.
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