1. Supervises the day-to-day activities of support staff. 2. Assesses and resolves or escalates problems arising within unit. 3. Assists in the development of policies and procedures in support of unit. 4. Assists in long-range planning for work unit needs.5. Participates in unit budget planning. 6. Evaluates work requests to determine if they are appropriate to the unit or another area.7. Ensures that work flow is organized and staffed for quality efficient completion.8. Communicates deadlines and special circumstances to staff. 9. Maintains equipment and supplies for unit.10. Completes evaluations of direct report employees.11. Interacts with University personnel to define work assignments and requirements, communicate progress of work, and plan and coordinate projects.12. Interacts with external sources to coordinate work necessary to fulfill projects, keep abreast of new products and technologies, or arrange for subcontractors. 13. Supervises a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees.14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education:   Supervisory and management skills.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:   Supervisory and management skills.

Required Skill/ability 5:   Maintain a broad knowledge of Laboratory Animal Science. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading trade journals and publications, and attending conferences and training courses.

Posting Position Title:   Supervisor 3

Required Skill/ability 3:   Supervisory and management skills.  Ability to foster a service team environment.

Work Week:   Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

University Job Title:   Supervisor, Animal Resources Center

Required Skill/ability 1:   Excellent presentation, communications (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

Required Skill/ability 4:   Working knowledge of Labor Relations, contract administration and Human Resources issues.

Required Skill/ability 2:   Proficient computer skills.

Minimum requirement of Bachelors Degree in related field and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.