{"id":10178,"date":"2023-03-30T13:24:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T17:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfo\/?page_id=10178"},"modified":"2025-02-14T16:56:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T21:56:11","slug":"department-administrator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfo\/controller\/departments\/rfo\/property-management\/department-administrator\/","title":{"rendered":"Department Property Administrator"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each department must designate a Department Property Administrator (DPA)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This individual facilitates the property management process by certifying the accountability of equipment and by maintaining records properly. Boston University must track each asset from when it arrives at BU until the time it leaves. The DPA and Property Management are partners in tracking and managing assets. By efficiently monitoring the use of equipment, departments maximize their budgets, while both faculty and staff can locate and utilize their equipment more readily.<\/p>\n

The DPA must maintain copies of supporting documentation for all assets, stay in regular contact with the users of the equipment, and update departmental records promptly. Additionally, if excess equipment is discovered, the DPA must notify Property Management before it is disposed of, moved, or transferred. Environmental Health and Safety must also be contacted to assist in the disposal of any equipment containing hazardous materials.<\/p>\n

To maximize the efficiency of the role within the department, a training session is required for all Department Property Administrators. Property Management offers periodic training sessions or training on an as-needed basis by calling (617) 353-8087<\/span> or submitting an inquiry to\u00a0property@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Department Property Administrator Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

The primary responsibilities of Department Property Administrators are:<\/p>\n