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Architecture

The Architect Manager oversees the operation and performance of architecture and design across all campuses and University owned properties; provides strategic planning for the assigned unit, and performs, provides continuous analysis, interpretation, resolution, and implementation on architectural and related matters, leads the planning and design processes for all physical development at the University; includes master planning as well as site and building planning and design of new and renovated facilities in all University locations.

• Oversee the development plans and designs for in-house projects
• Develop budgets for multiple projects and areas
• Prepare material for submission to senior administration and boards
• Select outside consultants, vendors, and services for the development and design of projects
• Work with University customers and consultants in the development and design of projects of every scope
• Work with neighboring communities and municipalities on issues of zoning and common interest
• Consider the balance of functional, aesthetic, environmentally sustainable and fiscally responsible design
• Participate in programming committees
• Supervise teams of staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Manager

Base Description:

– Manages direct reports where primary duty is the management of a working unit.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient ability in work design, project management, financial planning and development of goals for accomplishing unit assignments. Reviews and guides work to ensure conformity to policy and effective approaches. Evaluates employee performance and recommend development opportunities. Demonstrates ability to coach employees. Presents and communicates key university indicatives and connects it to unit contributions. Provides broad guidelines. Develops, evaluates, enhances, and/or implements quality improvement practices. Recommends innovative solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Oversees a team (typically 4 or more; no fewer than 2) full
– time direct reports of individual contributors and/or first level supervisors.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Monitors and tracks department/area budget
– May plan, forecast, and/or assist in developing budgets
– May have final signature authority for specific area

Problem Solving:

– Encounters varied and complex problems
– Helps to develop creative and/or novel approaches to resolve problems that are difficult in nature but within limited scope
– Modifies, adapts, or refines guidelines if necessary to resolve issues or problems

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices and advanced working knowledge to determine appropriate work methods for the team
– Reviews completed work of others for conformity to policy, and effectiveness of approach
– Delegates advanced tasks to others

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and various areas across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Communicates key university initiatives and how unit’s work contributes to their achievement
– Presents ideas, concepts and instructions in a clear manner, and uses persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 15
• Minimum – $109,300.00
• MidPoint – $136,600.00
• Maximum – $164,000.00