Temple University
Role Inventory Form
Position Specifications
Job Class:
Role Inventory Title:
Family:
SS
Level:
SS4
Department Title:
Salary Grade:
School/College/Department:
BU:
Sub Department:
FLSA:
Reports To:
Prepared By:
Reviewed By:
Date: July 1, 2016
Family Definition
Student and Recreational Definition: The members of Student and Recreational Services draw upon knowledge of athletics, recreation,
entertainment services, and various professional fields (enrollment, student affairs, advising, financial aid, admissions, career development) that
support students, the community, and/or the University. Typically positions in this role draw upon their:
Knowledge of: applicable regulations, University policies and procedures, business principles, learned practices and/or principles of applicable
disciplines.
Skills and abilities related to: interpersonal skills with diverse populations, communication (verbal and written), mentoring, leadership,
management of resources, training, supervision, problem solving, negotiation/mediation, counseling, planning, computer skills, decision making,
data analysis, customer service, auditing and oversight functions
in order to:
Represent the University to outside constituents (including but not limited to alumni, parents, donors, students, outside vendors,
applicants, other units in the University, the media, policy makers, local and federal government, accrediting bodies, the courts, other
educational institutions)
Plan and coordinate activities, events, programs, to enhance quality of student life and support University recruitment and retention
Represent and advocate for the interest of students
Foster student compliance with internal and external policies, regulations, and mandates
Promote student learning, leadership development, and experience in student services/co-curricular activities in support of the
University’s broader educational mission
Advise students in the development of an individual educational plan, which encompasses academic, financial, career, athletic, and other
aspects of the college experience, to support the successful completion of a degree program
Profile Elements of Position
Functional Contribution and Research
Performance of Duties/
Project Responsibilities
Manages day-to-day activities of projects performed within the subunit; works within objectives consistent with
department/subunit goals.
Responsible for work outcomes of a subunit. Results impact department/ subunit.
Manages the resources of the subunit including the supervision of others.
In-depth technical knowledge and experience in a specific area or discipline; serves as an authoritative source; broad
grasp of practices, precedents, theory, and principles.
Procedures, processes,
and standards
Establishes policies and procedures for subunit consistent with organization needs and requirements. Ensures staff
adheres to all policies, procedures, and professional standards within subunit.
Makes recommendations for department and/or organizational policies based on area of expertise.
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Profile Elements of Position
Strategy
Establishes strategic objectives for subunit and provides input into departmental strategies based on functional
expertise.
Relationships, Service & Community
Internal
Establishes firm relationships and knowledge necessary to assess customers’ longer-term needs.
Responsible for internal relationships for a subunit.
External
May regularly establish firm relationships necessary to assess contacts’ longer-term needs and to work together on
moderately complex issues.
Refers contacts to most appropriate internal resources.
Has latitude in content of communications to external audiences.
Consults leadership in oral and written communication impact the department or organization.
Functional Team
Members
Manages multiple workgroups within a subunit.
Serves as a conduit, managing communications throughout the subunit.
Makes recommendations for workgroup/subunit resources.
Problem Solving & Innovation
Scope of Issues
Resolves, or oversees the resolution of complex issues within area of expertise or subunit.
Intervenes, with recommendations, on issues that have impact throughout the department/ organization.
Problem Resolution/
Resources Available
Identifies and analyzes complex problems; selects an appropriate course of action that typically involves change or
innovation in existing procedures or techniques; requires independent judgment.
Exchanges and applies a broad knowledge of technical, scientific, and/or theory with internal and external customers
and contacts.
Recommends solutions not covered by established processes, procedures and standards. [moved from Scope of issues
theme]
Creativity and Innovation
Demonstrates and supports creativity and innovation to resolve problems or improve work processes.
Requires development of new techniques, approaches, and/or procedures in the accomplishment of defined
objectives.
Decision Making Impact
Context of Decisions
Makes complex decisions within broad guidelines; decisions impact subunit and may impact the
department/organization.
Financial
Responsible for managing a portion of the budget; may have approval authority.
Provides input into departmental budget.
People
Manage HR functions for the subunit; provides input to department.
Leadership and Training
Professional Development Identifies and implements training, in support of the standards and expectations for professional and career
and Training
development, for workgroups/subunit.
Identifies and selects appropriate training methods and resources.
Mentors other subunit members.
Technical Leadership
Provides authoritative advice within area of expertise.
Determines the type of technical resources or specialized knowledge required to complete projects.
Team Morale/
Role Model
Demonstrates and encourages professional standards, organizational values, and ethical conduct consistent with the
organization. Supports and promotes department/organization goals.
Identifies and addresses morale issues.
Key Departmental Functions
(capsule statement and basic task list from dept and prior version descriptions)
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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 5 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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