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    Academic Department Administrator - Washington, United States - George Washington University

    George Washington University
    George Washington University Washington, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    I. JOB OVERVIEW

    Job Description Summary:

    The Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) is the intellectual and creative backbone of the university, a place where the arts, the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences come together to form a nexus of ideas and opportunity. As a leader among the nation's liberal arts institutions because of an innovative curriculum that emphasizes perspectives, analyses, and communication, undergraduate students are equipped with the competencies needed to be effective and responsible citizens of the 21st Century.

    The Academic Department Administrator position is located within the Department of Anthropology at our Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, D.C. This position provides key administrative and financial support to our program's diverse constituency including faculty, leadership, research and administrative staff, the Center for the Advanced Study of Human Paleobiology (CASHP), as well as our students. The Academic Department Administrator reports directly to the Department Operations Supervisor for Anthropology.

    Responsibilities Include:

    • Manages all logistical aspects of the Anthropology department, including evaluations, space, food and beverages, print and digital program materials, graduate student recruitment and orientation, speaker travel, retreats, among other tasks. Submits FixIt requests to facilities.
    • Answers routine requests for information from current students, prospective students, and the public, and directs them to appropriate sources, offices, or advisors.
    • Manages and orders supplies for the department. Maintains department P-card.
    • Supports the administrative operations of the department, to include: developing and maintaining databases (such as lists of alumni and email distribution lists); managing departmental and non-departmental space requests; scheduling, supporting/attending meetings, producing agendas and minutes; preparing correspondence designed to effective action or publicize department activities and to disseminate information about relevant events and opportunities to the department community (notices of field schools, jobs, internships and other opportunities for students); editing and submitting the schedule of classes for both the regular and summer semesters, editing bulletin copy, helping with new course proposals and program changes; and compiling/distributing various assessments.
    • Hires/supervises work study students.
    • Manages the payroll for all hourly employees employed under Anthropology Department aliases and maintains leave records.
    • Regularly updates departmental web platform and helps to compile material for the department newsletter.
    • Tracks donations and manages departmental correspondence with donors.
    • Processes classroom and academic technology requests.
    • Maintains records of students' independent research and internships.
    • Liaises between departments and offices within CCAS and GW.
    • Creates manuals and standards of procedures.
    • Student Support: Stipend dispensation, enrollment management, record keeping, and travel planning and other duties.


    This position performs other 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:

    Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

    Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Anthropology background preferred.
    • Previous experience working in a university or academic setting.

    Typical Hiring Range

    $ $27.63 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

    II. JOB DETAILS

    Campus Location:

    Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

    College/School/Department:

    Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)

    Family

    Administration

    Sub-Family

    Academic Department Administration

    Stream

    Service and Support

    Level

    Level 3

    Full-Time/Part-Time:

    Full-Time

    Hours Per Week:

    40

    Work Schedule:

    Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5:30pm

    Will this job require the employee to work on site?

    Yes

    Employee Onsite Status

    On-campus (in person)

    Telework:

    No

    Required Background Check:

    Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

    Internal Applicants Only?

    No

    Posting Number:

    S013008

    Job Open Date:

    05/07/2024

    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.



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