Temple University
Role Inventory Form
Position Specifications
Job Class:
Role Inventory Title:
Family:
TR
Department Title:
Level:
TR4
Salary Grade:
School/College/Department:
BU:
Sub Department:
FLSA:
Reports To:
Prepared By:
Reviewed By:
Date: July 1, 2016
Family Definition
Technical & Research Definition: Members of Technical & Research Services have specific technical, scientific, or social expertise that advances
the pursuit of knowledge. These roles typically require:
Knowledge of: knowledge of biomedical, physical, or mathematical sciences, social sciences, or education
Skills and abilities related to: quantitative skills, applicable systems (database, computer applications) technology, problem solving, analysis,
planning, communications (reporting on outcomes/findings, grant applications), prioritizing, ability to follow instructions with precision, project
planning, management/supervisory skills, training
in order to:
Providing services in the community and improving the delivery systems for human, educational, health services
Pursuit of scientific inquiry (quantitative analysis, statistical research, design and implement experiments, validate hypothesis)
Provide administrative oversight and compliance with highly technical regulatory agencies
Provide technical service, resource, training, and organizational development related to community agencies from grass root
organizations to city agencies/departments
Develop grant applications and secure external funding
Manage externally funded projects
Manage lab resources – equipment, supplies, personnel
Train personnel in lab protocols, standards, policies, and procedures
Profile Elements of Position
Functional Contribution and Research
Performance of Duties/
Project Responsibilities
Responsible for work outcomes of a subunit
Manages day-to-day activities of projects performed within the subunit; works autonomously within objectives;
supervises 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
Results impact department/ subunit.
Procedures, processes,
and standards
Works within professional standards, practices and broad policies to support the organizational objectives; establishes
policies and procedures for unit; makes recommendations for the department
Ensures staff adheres to all policies and procedures within area of responsibility.
Strategy
Sets goals for the sub-unit.
Provides input into the strategic plans of the department.
Page 1 of 3
Revised 7/1/16
Temple University
Role Inventory Form
Profile Elements of Position
Relationships, Service & Community
Internal
Advises customers at higher organizational levels regarding guideline interpretation and implementation.
Establishes solid relationships and knowledge necessary to assess customers’ longer-term needs.
Occasionally makes formal presentations to customer groups.
External
Establishes solid relationships necessary to assess customers’/stakeholders’ longer-term needs and to work together
on moderately complex issues.
Functional Team
Members
Provides supervision, mentoring, and management to workgroup(s), and/or subunit.
Manages internal relationships within sub-unit.
Acts as a communication conduit on matters of both operational and strategic importance; implements department
vision.
Problem Solving & Innovation
Scope of Issues
Resolves or oversees the resolution of all issues within their area of expertise, intervening in issues of the complexity
and sensitivity and referring, with recommendations, those issues that may have impact throughout the organization
to higher levels.
May contribute to the resolution of issues with broader impact on the organization.
Recommends solutions not covered by established processes, procedures and standards.
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 peer group both external and
internal.
Creativity and Innovation
Encourages and exhibits creativity and innovation to resolve problems or improve work processes for the sub-unit.
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 or
organization.
Financial
Oversees and is responsible for subunit/project budget; provides input to department budget.
People
Manages selection of candidates, performance evaluation, training, and general HR issues.
Leadership and Training
Professional Development Identifies and implements training, in support of the standards and expectations for professional and career
and Training
development, for the subunit.
Coordinates design and delivery of training; identifies training resources.
Technical Leadership
Provides authoritative advice within area of expertise to subunit and possibly others within the organization.
Team Morale/
Role Model
Demonstrates and encourages professional and organizational standards.
Mentors co-workers in sophisticated technical skills through formal or informal training.
Identifies and addresses morale issues.
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.
Page 2 of 3
Revised 7/1/16
Temple University
Role Inventory Form
Profiling Related Dimensions
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:
Ability to work in an environment exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
E. Environmental
Conditions:
Ability to work in an environment exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Ability to work in a wet or humid environment.
Ability to distinguish colors.
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.
Ability to work a computer for an extended period of time.
F. Expected Physical
Requirements:
Ability to manipulate and assemble files.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to work nights/weekends/early mornings.
Ability to work overtime.
Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
Ability to handle sensitive equipment.
Ability to operate specialized heavy/laboratory/scientific equipment.
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)
Page 3 of 3
Revised 7/1/16