Essential Functions

The purpose of the essential functions list is to allow prospective students who are considering a career to be informed of the physical, emotional, and psychological demands related to training and employment in a field of study. These lists are provided to allow prospective students to make informed career choices by providing them with a summary of the physical abilities and personality traits that are generally required for the successful completion of a curriculum and result in employment in their field of study after graduation. For students to be successful in the Technical Specialist program, they must be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Write letters and prepare financial reports using concise, grammatically correct language.
• Speak clearly, distinctly, and effectively using tact and diplomacy with individuals or groups.
• Listen effectively to clients, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Communicate clearly and objectively the scope of work, findings, or recommendations through the preparation of written and oral reports.
• Use strong research skills and techniques to access relevant information and guidelines in order to understand and apply findings to a specific project or assignment.
• Display effective problem solving and decision-making skills, sound judgment, and innovative and creative thinking.
• Use strategic and critical approaches to decision-making in order to consider issues objectively, identify alternatives, and select and implement solutions.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage effectively a variety of multi-dimensional, multi-step projects including human, financial, property, and technical resources.
• Demonstrate a commitment to objectivity, integrity, and ethical behavior and stable work performance, as well as a commitment to the continuous acquisition of new skills and knowledge.
• Use technology tools effectively and efficiently to complete required tasks and communicate results.
• Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with individuals in a diversity of roles and with varying interests in the outcome.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to embrace change.