Senior-level positions that require "the performance of work directly related to the management of the educational and general activities of the institution, department, or subdivision thereof."¹ These positions are within three reporting levels of the president (such as vice presidents, deans, and positions reporting to a dean, such as department chairs and associate deans) and usually require at least 50% effort dedicated to the administrative position. Administrative positions as defined in this policy are discretionary appointments; all administrative service is at the will of the appointing authority.
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¹Consolidated Salary Authorization for Faculty Positions in Institutions of Higher Education, Commonwealth of Virginia, 2001–02.