Department Operations Lead - Foggy Bottom, United States - George Washington University

George Washington University

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Foggy Bottom, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Posting Details:

JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:

GW's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) strives to foser a diverse program of research and education directed at a wide range of problems in areas such as bioinspired engineering, bioengineering, energy and sustainability, multiscale modeling and simulation, nanotechnology, mechatronics and robotics, machine design, manufacturing, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, and materials science.
Under direct guidance of the Department Chair, the Department Operations Lead will support the department's student and faculty population in one of the largest and most vibrant departments within the School of Engineering and Applied Science. MAE is seeking a Department Operations Lead to oversee the daytoday administrative and academic operations of the department.
Responsibilities Include:
Provides administrative support to the Department Chair.
Assists the Chair in keeping the graduate student support account expenditures up to date.
Coordinates course scheduling activities and assists the Chair in activities related to the revision of Bulletin (Course Leaf and Course Management).
Serves as the MAE Office first point of contact, and independently solves problems, for faculty, staff, and students.
Oversees and processes the department's monthly Purchasing-Card expense reports.
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nitiates and manages recruitment process for Postdocs, Staff, Faculty, Students, and Temporary employees.

Serves as a liaison between the department and other SEAS support teams regarding matters that impact their department.
Serves as departmental employee timekeeper.
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nitiates, manages, and processes all graduate student support/awards and coordinates internal and external departmental communications.

Manages the doctoral qualifying examination process.
Coordinates and monitors all department events, including retreats and advisory board meetings.
Assists faculty with logistics for Special Symposiums and Workshops.
Assists the faculty and students in the procurement of lab and other supplies.
Supervises and provides guidance to the Department's Operations Assistant in the execution of their duties.

The Department Operations Lead performs other related duties as assigned.

The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Typical Hiring Range
- $ $34.04 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

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JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D

C
College/School/Department:

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)
Family
Administration
Sub-Family
Administrative / Operations
Stream
I

ndividual Contributor
Level

Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9AM6PM; some nights and weekends
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Oncampus (in person)
Telework:
Yes
Required Background Check:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
S012976
Job Open Date:
04/19/2024
Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.