APPENDIX
E
Position Description
for Department Chair
The
specific manner in which a Department Chair carries out the duties set forth in
Section B., Article 20., will vary according to such
matters as department size, and pertinent campus departmental policies and
procedures. The Department Chair acts on
behalf of the department. The following
sample position description sets forth the typical duties and responsibilities
of the chair but do not constitute supervision under PELRA, Minnesota Statutes
§ 179A.03, Subd. 17.
9.
Develops department
budget and administers it according to university
,
college and department policies.
3.
Directs student
advising program.
4.
Coordinates
department interactions with student organizations.
5.
Coordinates
department student recruitment activities.
6.
Ensures that student
concerns and complaints are properly addressed.
7.
Develops proposed
department class schedule and long term schedule for course offerings.
8.
Coordinates handling
or curricular proposals and new program planning.
9.
Chairs department
meetings and coordinates department committee
activity.
10.
Facilitates
department planning activities including goal setting and integration with
institutional goals and objectives.
11.
Prepares reports and
other information for college and university
administrative officers.
12.
Prepares department
correspondence.
13.
Coordinates
department grant and other externally supported activities.
14.
Coordinates
publication
,
public affairs and alumni activities.
15.
Develops a proposed
hiring plan for departmental action and recommend to Dean
such as position request.
16.
Coordinated
department hiring activities.
17.
Orients new faculty
to department and assists faculty with professional development planning.
18.
Directs non-unit
employees and student workers.
19.
Supports department
members in the conduct of other duties such as scholarly activity and community
service.