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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 ... more details

Assistant Center Director, Sigur Center for Asian Studies

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

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I. 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. Learn more: sigur.elliott.gwu.edu/ In support of these missions, we seek an outstanding individual to be the Assistant Center Director, Sigur Center for Asian Studies. This position is approximately 20-25% research and 75-80% administrative. Reporting to the Director of the Sigur Center, the Assistant Center Director will perform administrative duties and provide strategic input in support of relationship building. The successful candidate is expected to conduct their own research and also to handle focused outreach, operational, and administrative functions for the Sigur Center for Asian Studies. 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 peer-reviewed journals. Attend Sigur Center research-related 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. The George Washington University’s culture reflects its shared values, including respect and diversity. The Elliott School recognizes that diversity and social mobility are among our country’s greatest assets in engaging the rest of the world; we are deeply committed as a school to fostering an inclusive community. To this end, we encourage candidates from diverse identities, backgrounds, and experiences. To learn more about the Elliott School’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, visit elliott.gwu.edu/diversity-and-inclusion.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline plus 5 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
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	$68,124.73 - $99,603.05 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

II. 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	Individual 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	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. Review of applications will begin in May. Estimated start date in early August. This is a 2-year 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.

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