Temple University
Role Inventory Form
Position Specifications
Job Class:
Role Inventory Title:
Family:
LS
Level:
LS2
Department Title:
Salary Grade:
School/College/Department:
BU:
Sub Department:
FLSA:
Reports To:
Prepared By:
Reviewed By:
Date: July 1, 2016
Family Definition
Leadership Services Definition: Members of the Leadership Services provide thought leadership to, strategic decision-making for, and management
of business units, schools or departments within the University. Specifically, members of this role draw upon their:
Knowledge of: professional fields, industries, functional areas and applicable discipline(s) or bodies of knowledge; University mission, objectives
and operations; people management/leadership; application/integration of technology to enhance operating effectiveness; and
business/functional/operational management.
Skills and abilities related to: decision-making within a complex environment; direct and indirect supervision; handling multiple demands with
limited resources and competing agendas; functional coordination and/or integration, budget/expense management and control; resource
management and allocation; strategy development and/or implementation; short-term and long-term planning; modeling and inculcation within unit
of University mission, values and objectives; effective balancing of internal and external priorities; communication and interpersonal effectiveness;
ability to lead, manage and/or work in cross-functional teams.
In order to:
Evaluate success or failure of outcomes and identify action steps to address shortfalls
Maintain sensitivity to customer needs and customer satisfaction/commitment
Identify customer bases, both internal and external (employees, direct/indirect reports, students, external constituents), and ensure the
delivery of superior customer service
Change and develop systems and processes to improve University functioning
Determine, plan and manage competing priorities
Develop and maintain policies and ensure that actions of employees within area are consistent with University and departmental policies
Manage operating budget; control and reduce expenses
Ensure operating efficiency
Manage and allocate financial, people, technology and time resources
Promote, support and model the highest ethical standards and behavior consistent with University values
Develop and/or implement strategies, including tactics/action plans to achieve objectives
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Profile Elements of Position
Functional Contribution and Research
Performance of Duties/
Project Responsibilities
Manages a broad program or unit within school or college or multiple functions/programs that must be integrated
and/or coordinated; focused on specific but substantive administrative, academic, or research area, with impact on
University community.
Mastery of, and authoritative source of knowledge for, several disciplines coupled with advanced management skills,
applied to achieve objectives.
Procedures, processes,
and standards
Recommends and develops improvements to school, college or unit guidelines, practices and standards with crossfunctional implications.
Approves new and complex work processes, including those with cross-functional implications.
Recommends organization-wide policies.
Strategy
Develops and implements action plans/programs in support of school, college or broad program/unit strategy.
Relationships, Service & Community
Internal
Speaks and negotiates on behalf of, and makes major commitments for, school, college or broad program/unit.
Communicates regularly with officers and deans in order to provide information, clarify situations and
educate/persuade.
External
Communicates regularly with individuals in leadership roles outside the University in order to provide information,
clarify situations and educate/persuade.
Functional Team
Members
Mediates/resolves conflicts among managers and team members.
Models leadership behavior in complex situations.
Problem Solving & Innovation
Scope of Issues
Proactively anticipates and addresses complex problems that may affect the organization or budget unit.
Problem Resolution/
Resources Available
Creativity and Innovation
Develops and implements innovative solutions within school, college or broad program/unit.
Decision Making Impact
Context of Decisions
Prioritizes and makes strategic and/or tactical decisions that impact school, college or broad program/unit and may
have major, ongoing impact on University.
Financial
Manages significant budget.
May be responsible for generating significant revenue.
People
Responsible for personnel management within school, college, or broad program/unit. May provide input into
personnel decision-making and policy development outside of functional area.
Leadership and Training
Professional Development Recommends, implements and evaluates development and training programs within school, college or broad
and Training
program/unit; monitors expenditures.
Capitalizes on strengths of employees and facilitates mentoring of employees within school, college or broad
program/unit.
Technical Leadership
Ensures technical expertise is utilized and optimized within school, college, or broad program/unit, or across units.
Provides technical/functional leadership.
Team Morale/
Role Model
Develops, maintains, and nurtures an environment conducive to positive morale within school, college, or broad
program/unit.
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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.
B. Operating Budget range,
if Applicable:
C. Typical Education &
Experience:
Master’s degree and 8 or more years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of
education and experience may be considered.
D. Typical Equipment Used:
E. Environmental
Conditions:
No adverse conditions
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.
F. Expected Physical
Requirements:
Ability to work a computer for an extended period of time.
Ability to manipulate and assemble files.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to work nights/weekends/early mornings.
Ability to work overtime.
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)
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