Item 9.I-August 5, 2011
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Vacant
Position #(s): 16139
Current Title: Manager, Engineering Computing
Current Range: 3
(JCC:77004;3J;CM5554;CC030;E)
Department: Dean’s Office
College/Division: College of Engineering
Account #(s): 1101-117-0003;-6001
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
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Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
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I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Director/Chair/Dean
Emmanuel Maragakis
Dean, College of Engineering
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
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Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 16139
EEO Code: 3J
CUPA Code: CM5554
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 030
Job Class Code: 77004
Range: 3
Effective Date: 8/1/2011
Approved Title:
MANAGER, ENGINEERING COMPUTING
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Employee Signature
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(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Manager, Engineering Computing
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Manager, Engineering Computing, is a global computing resource for College of Engineering
(CoEN) faculty, staff and students. The Manager is a key organizational piece for interfacing with
faculty and staff on licensing, software and hardware purchases to avoid duplication of resources in
addition to setting and communicating computing policies and procedures. The position’s duties
include the supervision and/or coordination of computer technical support staff within CoEN;
expanding policy and procedure responsibilities to encompass CoEN computing resources; serving as
the key college contact for campus IT directors and managers on university computing policies and
security issues; and serving as the main resource for college-level websites and blogs.
The position reports to the Dean, CoEN, and makes recommendations on computer related
purchases, including identification of funding sources, and consults with campus Information
Technology directors and managers on computing issues.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
45% - Engineering Computing Center (ECC) and Instructional Labs Administration
 Schedule ECC classrooms for instructional purposes and manage conflicts for resources and
space availability; educate faculty and students on policies and procedures
 Install software and administer computing systems including workstations, support machines
and servers utilizing professional and student systems administrators
 Negotiate, obtain and maintain educational software and hardware; control ECC budget for
acquiring new and upgraded software and hardware and general laboratory expenses
 Oversee installation of software and administration of computing systems in department
instructional labs by college and department IT personnel
30% - Computing Resources and Policies and Procedures
 Expand and oversee policies and procedures of CoEN computing resources in line with
campus Information Technology policies and procedures
 Interface with CoEN faculty on software and licensing for research and class use, policies and
procedures, and availability of computing resources
 Serve as key college contact for campus IT directors and managers on university computing
policies and security issues
 Research, evaluate, and make recommendations on computing purchases including
identification of potential funding sources
 Serve as key administrative contact for software vendors for all college software licensing and
for maintenance and compliance of software licensing
15% - Website and Blog Administration
 Serve as college webmaster: scan for college news and update news links; update content as
directed by college personnel; create new web pages as needed; advise departments on
departmental websites
 Help college personnel, departments and student organizations set up blogs; train, advise and
troubleshoot blogs
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10% - Technical Staff Supervision
 Supervise/coordinate duties of computer technical support staff within CoEN
 Hire, supervise, and coordinate schedules for ECC personnel, including student systems
administrators
 Ensure compliance of IT policies and procedures by department instructional lab personnel
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
It is vital that this position be able to independently make decisions and analyze computing needs.
The incumbent is expected to maintain current knowledge of hardware, software and systems
administration and convey the knowledge to faculty, professional technical staff and students. Many
issues handled are technical in nature, therefore, the Dean must rely on the judgment, knowledge and
abilities of this position. In order to align CoEN’s computing policies and procedures with those of the
University, it is necessary that this person be able to interpret, communicate and act upon
deficiencies.
Impact:
Failure to execute sound, objective, and reasonable decisions in relation to the computing operation
of CoEN would have a negative impact on CoEN in carrying out its instruction and research missions.
Disruption of services would severely impact the University’s other computing resources due to the
college’s large volume of computing usage.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Technical computing, i.e., software, hardware, and systems administration
 Windows and Linux systems in a multi-user environment
 Web development and maintenance software (e.g., Dreamweaver)
Skills:
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Management and supervisory skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Highly effective analysis and decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to:
 Convey and discuss computing information with faculty, technical staff, students and outside
sources
 Interface with a diverse group of people within and outside the university
 Complete projects in a timely and accurate manner
 Interpret computing regulations and policies
 Be committed to the educational, research and public service mission of the college and
university
Position Description – Manager, Engineering Computing
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5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
CoEN faculty, staff, students
Dean, CoEN
Chairs, CoEN
UNR IT directors and managers
IT student support services
Reason for Contact
To assist with computing related needs and questions
To discuss and advise on computing issues related to the college
To oversee and advise on department instructional labs
To discuss computing problems, identify and implement solutions
To provide computing services for special needs students in CoEN
External
Outside computing vendors
Reason for Contact
To negotiate purchase of computing products and pricing
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and four years or a Master’s Degree and two years of progressively
responsible experience setting up and managing computing and networking systems,
identifying potential software and security issues and coordinating resources to resolve
them, website development and maintenance; includes one year in a supervisory
capacity
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None