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Typical Responsibilities<\/strong>
\nFor a specific and definable program, regularly performs professional level program administration and management of a non-routine nature which requires independent judgment and decision making. Exercises substantial responsibility to ensure program success. Utilizes specialized knowledge of the specific program to allocate resources and establish policies, methods, and procedures for the program. Ensures that program conforms to institutional and department policies and regulations.<\/p>\n

Supervisory Responsibility<\/strong>
\nSupervision of staff is not required, but is commonly found at higher grades in the series. Supervisors have the authority to hire staff, evaluate job performance, and take corrective action if performance is not acceptable.<\/p>\n

Overtime Eligibility<\/strong>
\nFLSA overtime status is based on the position’s duties and responsibilities, and whether or not the position’s gross salary is less than the federal FLSA salary basis test or the Washington state salary basis test, whichever is higher. Please visit the Compensation website for current information on FLSA overtime eligibility.<\/a><\/p>\n

Professional Staff Exemption<\/strong>
\nProgram Direction\/Control: Managerial or professional level positions having substantial responsibility for directing or controlling program operations and who are accountable for the allocations of resources and program results.<\/p>\n

Sample Working Titles<\/strong>
\nWorking titles for this payroll title series tend to reflect the specific programs served. Examples include: Program Administrator, Case Manager, Curator of the Ceramics and Sculpture Collection, Project Administrator, Sr. Contracts Manager<\/p>\n

Alternative Payroll Titles<\/strong>
\nPositions responsible for a specific program and supervising at least 2.0 FTE may be more appropriately placed in the Manager, Program Operations series.<\/p>\n

Limitations<\/strong>
\nThis position should not report to another position that uses the same Program Direction\/Control professional staff exemption criteria if it shares the same level of responsibility for the same program. Meeting an FLSA overtime exemption is a critical component of new positions assigned this payroll title.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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