Independently responsible for coordinating, managing and providing analytical and administrative support for all facets of Academic Personnel, including: recruitment, merits, promotions, voting, visiting employment procedures, leaves of absence and international relations. Responsible for the independent interpretation of policies and procedures, problem solving and making recommendations to the MSO and Chair on variety of personnel matters. Maintains personnel files and data in a confidential way and provides reports to MSO and Chair as needed/requested.

Independently coordinates the Undergraduate Affairs program in the Department of Mathematics. Advises students on academic policies and enrollment, organizes and coordinates undergraduate recruitment activities and outreach programs including the coordination of Regional and State competitions for MATHCOUNTS. Works with the Vice Chair of Undergraduate Study on course planning and enrollment issues and interprets and implements both Campus and Department policies and procedures relating to the Undergraduate Program.

Donald provides the primary analytical and administrative foundation in all matters related to staff personnel and payroll management for the Department of Mathematics. He independently interprets policy and develops/implements procedures to ensure compliance and support of effective departmental operations. He is independently responsible for the coordination and management of merit and promotion dossiers for academic senate members within the department and prepares and manages all payroll actions for academic, staff, and undergraduate student employees in an independent manner.