Assistant Center Director, Sigur Center for Asian - Foggy Bottom, United States - George Washington University

George Washington University

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Foggy Bottom, United States

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Posting Details:

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) is one of the world's leading schools of international affairs and one of the largest schools of international affairs in the United States. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., its mission is to educate the next generation of international leaders, conduct research that advances understanding of important global issues, and engage the policy community in the United States and around the world.

The Sigur Center for Asian Studies is a research institute and the academic home of the ESIA Asian Studies Program. Its mission is to increase the quality and broaden the scope of scholarly research and publication on Asia, promote US-Asian scholarly interaction and educate a new generation of students, scholars, analysts, and policymakers
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Administrative & Outreach responsibilities include:

Organize, manage, and execute four annual conferences on Taiwan and Cross-Straits Relations.
Provide administrative support for the Taiwan Education and Research Program.
Build relationships with key partners.
Closely collaborate with and support Asian Studies faculty and directors.
Manage budgets, proposals, and annual reports.
Write grants and support the grant writing of faculty.
Closely collaborate with the research and finance administrators.
Build relationships with internal colleagues and offices throughout the Elliott School and the University.

Research responsibilities include:

Conduct research related to Taiwan and contribute to Asian Studies scholarship.
Develop and provide guest lectures in GW courses related to Taiwan.
Present research findings in oral presentations.
Submit work for publication in peerreviewed journals.
Attend Sigur Center researchrelated events and participate in other research activities.

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.

This is a hybrid position which means some days will be in the office on campus and some days will be remote.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Educational background in international affairs or related disciplines is highly desired; specialty in Asian Studies is preferred.
Research interest in Taiwan.
Experience in administration, operations, and/or program management. Specifically, experience with academic departments or research centers is highly desirable.
Experience and interest in planning high profile events and conferences.
Competency with managing budgets.
Conversational Chinese language ability.

Typical Hiring Range
- $68, $99,603.05 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

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POSITION INFORMATION
Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D

C
College/School/Department:

Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA)
Family
Research and Labs
Sub-Family
Centers/Institutes
Stream
I

ndividual Contributor
Level

Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM 5 PM
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid
Telework:

Required Background Check-
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.
Estimated start date in early August.
This is a 2year limited term position depending upon external funding. There is potential for renewal.

Internal Applicants Only?

No
Posting Number:
R002162
Job Open Date:
05/09/2024
Job Close Date:

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

06/30/2026
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.