The Department Manager works closely with the Chair of the Department on all matters related to the faculty – faculty searches, reappointments, promotions, leave arrangements, regular summer salary arrangements and special allocations (e.g., course development grants), and any special needs that arise. The manager is responsible for the department’s overall budget, its FTE budget, and precept planning. Other duties include: office assignment/reassignment matters, post Ph.D. visitor appointments, quota increase requests, questions about department policies and exceptions to policies.