Saturday, September 13, 2014

Executive Director - GUST

Position Description: The Executive Director reports to the President, and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives in:
1) Budget and Finance
2) Program development and administration
3) Specific committee responsibilities
Key Role:
• Manage all central administration services to ensure that the Organization functions in an efficient manner
• Administration encompasses Finance, IT, Human Resources, Storage & Purchasing, Office & Building Services, Maintenance & Services Contractual agreements, Health & Safety, and Marketing & PR
The main role of the Executive Director is to: 
• Oversee financial & administrative functions & oversee application workflow promoting simplification of processes
• Accountable for the University budget planning and tracking processes
• Review annual budget draft before presenting to President for approval
• Approve & oversee expenditures, as per authority matrix
• Oversee the development of policies and procedures for the Administration & Finance Division, in collaboration with the Policy & Procedures Review Committee
• Assess implementation practices
• Ensure execution of all Board of Trustees administrative decisions and recommendations within the University
• Oversee administrative functions & application workflow, initiating directives for process simplification, where appropriate
• Plan & organize office & building services negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers (insurance companies, food services, cleaning services companies…) Monitor service delivery and ensure proper renewal of contracts
• Set strategies for the University premises to offer a secure, safe and clean environment for staff and students oversee implementation
• Ensure periodic physical control is performed on fixed assets oversee implementation
• Establish development plans to encourage students to enroll in GUST and ensure marketing and PR activities support GUST's strategic goals Is accountable for all University academic publications
• Oversee HR management functions Ensuring proper employment process for appointed faculty Review strategies for proper employment process for appointed faculty and staff for discussion with the University Council
• Set Work schedule regulations for non-academic staff Ensure application of rules & regulations for all employees
• Establish GUST needs for new administrators and take appropriate execution measures to meet these requirements Review recommendations for promotions, review grievances
• Regularly, assess staff satisfaction levels and take action to improve services and promote positive culture
• Strive to achieve and maintain accreditation within scope of responsibility
• Ensure departmental IT needs are met Set strategies for ensuring security, maintenance, & regular updating of all campus technology
• Member of University Council, Calendar Committee, Policies & Procedures Review Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Grants & Contracts Committee
• Chair Budget Review Committee, Department Heads Committee, HR Committee, Physical Resources Committee, Physical Resources Committee, IT Committee, Purchasing Committee, & Marketing Planning committee
• Nurture the human and financial resources of the University and advance its role and standing in higher education
• Support and further the University’s many areas of community service
• Provide an environment that is supportive of the highest levels of achievement, in cooperation with the faculty, staff and students, in all curricular and extracurricular activities in which the University participates
• Is accountable for GUST’s annual report to BOT on financial & admin matters
• Keep President apprised of plans and activities within Administration and Finance
• Interface regularly with legal counsel regarding contracts and agreements as well as labor issues
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