Iowa Code § 263C.9: Duties of director.

1. The director of the center shall have the sole and exclusive authority to manage the recruitment and hiring process, and to extend offers for employment, of the center and to terminate employment of all staff of the center in accordance with state and federal law.

2. The director shall conduct a market assessment to determine course demand and the number of faculty required to meet any unmet needs of the center and may conduct additional market assessments as needed. A market assessment shall include the subjects described in section 263C.3, subsections 1 and 2.

3. The director shall have the authority to invite guest speakers to the university on behalf of the center.

4. The director shall report directly to the board.