Heads of major administrative or academic divisions must have a reporting relationship not below that of director or the equivalent. The employee regularly exercises independent judgment and discretion in work directly related to management policies or department business operations and has delegated authority to make commitments that affect department operations. Institutional Policy Managerial or professional level positions having substantial responsibility for formulating University of Washington institutional policy. Public Information Managerial or professional level positions having substantial responsibility for planning and directing the development and communication of information designed to keep the public informed of the institution's programs, accomplishments, and point of view.
Individuals exercise discretion in determining content of written copy.
Other duties may include creating ideas, laying out artwork, contacting media representatives, and representing the institution directly before the general public. Senior Computer Systems and Network Programming Individuals having demonstrated professional competence in computer systems and network programming above the journey-level, who independently perform work assignments, and devise methods and processes to meet new and unique work requirements and problems. Internal Audits and Investigations Individuals responsible for examining and analyzing fiscal or other administrative records and practices of the institution for compliance with various internal and external regulations and policies, effectiveness of established controls, efficiency of operations, and accuracy of reports and records. The University of Washington may authorize exemption in these categories.