JOB DESCRIPTION

Includes both top and mid-level managers whose duties and responsibilities are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any functional or line area of management and administration. These managers generally work through departmental or subordinate executives.

SKILLS AND APTITUDES NEEDED

Highly developed personal skills Ability to evaluate interrelationships of numerous factors Ability to analyze, compare, and interpret large amounts of information and data quickly Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively Possess qualities of leadership, self-confidence, motivation, decisiveness, flexibility, sound business judgment, and determination

All organizations have specific goals and objectives that they strive to meet. Managers devise strategies and formulate policies to ensure that these objectives are met. In large organizations, managers’ duties may be highly specialized. In smaller organizations, a manager is often responsible for purchasing, hiring, training, quality control, and supervisory duties.

Long hours, including evenings and weekends, are standard for most managers, though their schedules may be flexible. Substantial travel between international, national, regional, and local offices to monitor operations and meet with customers, staff, and other executives, is often required. In large organizations, frequent job transfers between local offices or subsidiaries are common. Managers are under intense pressure to earn higher profits, provide better service, or attain fundraising and charitable goals.