Temple University
Role Inventory Form
Position Specifications
Job Class:
Role Inventory Title:
Family:
Level:
Department Title:
SS
SS4.5
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 subunits or a department; works within objectives consistent with department goals;
sets objectives and defines work outcoms for the subunit/department.
Responsible for work outcomes of a subunits/department. Results impact subunits/department; may impact
university.
Manages the resources of the department including the supervision of others.
In-depth technical knowledge and experience in a specific area or discipline; serves as an authoritative source; broad
and in-depth grasp of practices, precedents, theory, and principles.
Procedures, processes,
and standards
Establishes policies and procedures for subunits/department consistent with organization needs and requirements.
Ensures staff adheres to all policies, procedures, and professional standards within area of responsibility.
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Profile Elements of Position
Provides input into or recommends department and/or organizational policies based on area of expertise.
Provides data for audit requirements and compliance with external regulations, within area of responsibility.
Strategy
Establishes strategic objectives for subunits/department and provides input into organizational strategies based on
functional expertise.
Relationships, Service & Community
Internal
Develops relationships and assesses and anticipates customers’ longer-term needs; maintains strategic relationships to
meet goals of the subunits/department.
Responsible for internal relationships for subunits/department.
External
Establishes strategic relationships to assess and anticipate contacts’ longer-term needs and to work together on highly
complex issues.
Has latitude in content of communications to external audiences.
Consults leadership in oral and written communication that impact the department or organization.
Functional Team
Members
Manages multiple subunits or a department.
Serves as a conduit, managing communications throughout the subunits/department.
Makes recommendations for subunits/department resources.
Problem Solving & Innovation
Scope of Issues
Oversees and moderates the resolution of complex issues within subunits/department.
Intervenes, with recommendations, on issues that have impact throughout the department/organization.
Problem Resolution/
Resources Available
Anticipates and limits impact of problems on the department; selects an appropriate course of action that involves
change or innovation in existing procedures or techniques; requires independent judgment.
Exchanges, analyzes, and utlizes in-depth knowledge of technical, scientific, and/or theory with internal and external
customers and contacts.
Recommends and applies solutions not covered by established processes, procedures and standards.
Creativity and Innovation
Demonstrates and supports creativity and innovation to resolve problems or improve work processes; proposes plans
for implementation.
Requires development of, and adapts, new techniques, approaches, and/or procedures in the accomplishment of
defined objectives.
Decision Making Impact
Context of Decisions
Makes stragetic decisions within guidelines; decisions impact subunits/department and may impact the
department/organization.
Responsible for subunits/department decisions and outcomes.
Financial
Responsible for managing a department budget; may have approval authority.
People
Manage HR functions for the subunits/department.
Leadership and Training
Professional Development Oversees and training, in support of the standards and expectations for professional and career development, for
and Training
subunits/ department.
Approves appropriate training methods and resources.
Mentors/coaches other department members.
Technical Leadership
Serves as an authoritative source for the organization within area of expertise.
Approves the technical resources 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.
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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:
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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