INSTITUTION: Purdue University
DEPARTMENT: Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
POSITION: Assistant Department Head
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Assistant Department Head - West Lafayette – Earth,
Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
Job
Number:
1300928
Description
The successful candidate will serve as Assistant Department
Head. Manage, coordinate, and/or oversee all departmental activities related
to EAPS (Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science) faculty, committees
(dept., college, university level), alumni, visitors, professional society
meetings/events, student recruiting, building operations and
college/university . Supervise departmental clerical, advising, and outreach
staff. Participate on various departmental and college committees as
requested or assigned. Collect and maintain metrics related to all department
activities. Respond to requests for reports, survey responses, or data.
Assist in the preparation/update of the department's strategic plan, annual
report, and external review. Acquire, store, update and analyze department
metrics.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master's degree in Geosciences or closely related
field.
- Three years of previous university management
experience (academia or program).
- Academic administration, personnel supervision,
program management, general education in earth sciences.
- Ability to interpret and implement University
policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication (oral & written),
strategic planning, performance metrics, problem-solving, analytical,
organizational, event planning, project management and customer service
skills.
- Ability to influence and build work relationships
among a diverse workforce at all levels.
- Ability to foster a participative supervisory style
that utilizes teamwork to successfully guide the work of others.
- Ability to multi-task and meet established deadlines.
- Computer and related software skills (i.e., word
processing, creating and maintaining databases/spreadsheets, PowerPoint,
web savvy etc.).
- Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds frequently and 20
pounds occasionally.
Preferred:
- PhD in Geosciences or closely related area.
Additional Information:
- A background check will be required for employment in
this position.
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions
Immediately.
- Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal
access/affirmative action employer
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