Item 9.D-January 10, 2014
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Terry Culp
Position #(s): 12196
Current Title:
Current Range:
(JCC: )
Department: Nevada Industry Excellence (NVIE)
College/Division: VP, Research and
Innovation
Account #(s): 1320-121-08AU
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
(X) New position: Proposed Range: 4
Proposed Title: Deputy Director, Nevada Industry Excellence
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
JCC (Current
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
or new HR
Range:
assigned):
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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Date
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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Date
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Director/Chair/Dean
Sandra Haslem, Director, NVIE
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Mridul Gautam
Date
Vice President, Research & Innovation
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
67490 Range:
4
Pos #(s): 12196
JCC:
EEO: 3D
Eff: 1/1/2014
Approved Title: Deputy Director, Nevada Industry Excellence
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
Position Description - Deputy Director, Nevada Industry Excellence
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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 Deputy Director is responsible for the day-to-day, regionally assigned, management of the
statewide Nevada Industry Excellence (NVIE) program, including supervision of Project Managers in
southern Nevada. NVIE works directly with Nevada’s industrial companies to speed the flow of new
technology, information, best business practices, and workforce development by providing both direct
and referral services focused primarily on the manufacturing, construction and mining industries.
NVIE is the Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Manufacturing
Extension Partnership (NIST-MEP) for the State of Nevada. Specific sales goals must be met to
achieve NVIE cash flow requirements. Economic impact from each project is a requirement as
measured by client surveys as well. Additionally, the position is responsible for the supervision of the
technical program for multiple programs, projects and grants. The Deputy Director is also the key
representative of the statewide program for the Southern Nevada area of the state. The position
reports to the Director, NVIE and covers for the Director for the NIST-MEP Director’s update meetings
as needed.
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).
30% - Project Management
 Manage and oversee overall performance of the Southern Nevada NVIE Team’s Goal
achievement for multiple programs, projects, and grants
 Serve as a Business Team member, assisting in accomplishing statewide goals and
objectives, while supporting statewide performance measurements including Sales Goals,
Cash flow, and Contribution Margin goals
 Work with Project Managers in contacting & conducting on-site visits of potential industrial
prospects
30% - NVIE Operations Management
 Assist with Director’s duties when needed
 Assist in handling and coordinating NVIE legal matters statewide
 Assist in statewide financials regarding past due accounts
 Manage and coordinate NVIE Printed Newsletter
 Participate in NVIE Marketing Workgroup
 Coordinate NVIE, Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), and University of Nevada,
Reno partnership and uphold institutional procedures
25% - Project Manager Supervision
 Assist and guide Project Managers in preparing technical assistance project proposals and
contracts
 Oversee negotiating of appropriate agreements resulting in sales of NVIE projects and
services to industrial clients
 Coordinate development and rolling out new products for industrial clients
 Guide and assist project managers in locating, evaluating capabilities and negotiating
appropriate contracts with outside service providers
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15% - Communications and Outreach
 Plan and conduct various community-wide forums and presentations to discuss and market
existing and proposed NSHE and Nevada Industry Excellence outreach resources and
initiatives
 Assist with MEP related matters and coordination
 Coordinate and maintain strong partner and political relationships
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:
Nevada Industry Excellence is essentially functioning as a comprehensive “facilitating and consulting
business” within NSHE. In working with external clients and NVIE team members, the Deputy
Director is viewed as an experienced leader that helps their Project Managers achieve Nevada
Industry Excellence goals and objectives, while maintaining a positive relationship among partners,
providers, clients and the Nevada Industry Excellence team. Challenges typically can occur in
coordinating project schedules and resolving project complexities to a successful completion in a
timely fashion. For example unforeseen difficulties may set a project behind schedule. Also,
stakeholders’ schedules may present pressing challenges in order to meet certain funding deadlines.
Resourcefulness in helping Project Managers develop a solution will be needed to successfully
resolve such issues in order to keep the client happy and/or satisfy the funding requirements. In
addition, the Deputy Director is expected to assist the team in attaining project quota levels annually
which can be a challenge in itself.
Impact:
The decisions of the Deputy Director affect the relationship of the commercial sector with Nevada
Industry Excellence, NSHE, and NVIE partners. The decisions determine success in achieving NVIE
growth with positive impact on NSHE, the University, and Nevada’s economy. Positive client relations
are crucial for continued success of the Industrial Extension program and positive image that it brings
to the system. Mistakes made will cost Nevada Industry Excellence and the system money and could
feasibly jeopardize team members, client and partner relationships.
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:
 Industrial/commercial sector and general operational structure
 Public-sector (including higher education and federal sponsorship) cultures
 Project management
 . Executive experience and commercial technical sales experience is helpful.
Skills:
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Management, leadership, and supervisory skills
Excellent organizational skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication to include presentations
Excellent interpersonal and relationships skills
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Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Publisher, and FrontPage with
understanding and modification of Macros in Word and Excel
Basic knowledge of HTML and solid understanding of Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, and
Illustrator and other desktop applications
Ability to:
 Work in a team with a constantly changing environment
 Be a results-oriented with a strong work ethic
 Show discretion in working with individual and company/sensitive matters
 Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
o Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible
amount of force frequently
o Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push,
pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body
o Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing
for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only
occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
 Work unusual hours and/or long work hours to meet deadlines including some weekend time
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
NVIE team members and
University staff throughout the
state
Reason for Contact
To provide services to make companies in the state of Nevada
more profitable and globally more competitive
External
public sector partners (NSHE,
GOED, State Depts., Federal
DOL, EDA, MEP, Professional
Associations, etc.) and
commercial industrial clients
NVIE partners
Reason for Contact
To provide services to make companies in the state of Nevada
more profitable and globally more competitive
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 with emphasis in Business,
Finance, Engineering or Industrial Operations
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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 five years, or a Master’s Degree and three years, of
professional experience involving a wide range of industrial processes and practices as
well as general managerial business experience
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for reimbursable travel expenses