In other cases, the Academic Administrator reports to an appropriate administrative officer, usually a dean or vice chancellor. The Academic Administrator series is reserved for individuals who oversee complex units with a substantial amount of independence and whose duties involve working closely or jointly with faculty or academic staff. This title series is especially appropriate for certain administrative positions that faculty members might assume for a period of time. 370-10 Criteria a. Appointment, merit increase, and promotion Materials submitted in support of an appointment, merit increase, or promotion shall provide a comprehensive assessment of the candidate's qualifications and performance in the areas specified below. A job description must be supplied, as well as an explanation of the candidate's role in the program and within a larger unit, if appropriate.
Academic administrators are responsible for the administration of one or more programs.
Academic Administrators shall provide intellectual leadership and scholarship in the roles of administrator and supervisor and shall participate on a par with other research personnel in the planning and implementation of research-oriented programs in the unit in which they serve. Ordinarily, the appointee will need evidence of superior promise or performance in the planning, developing, and evaluation of programs, direction and supervision of staff, development of proposals for extramural funding, management of program resources, and administration of a program or unit in relation to its mission. Professional competence Appointees must show evidence of continuing professional growth and the ability to relate effectively with academic personnel in their own unit and in other campus units. Appointees should also provide evidence of continuing scholarly activity in an appropriate discipline. If an Academic Administrator has teaching responsibilities, evidence of competence and creativity in this area should be provided.