The Department of Black Studies at Georgetown University provides a vital and innovative interdisciplinary course of research, study, and learning. The department offers both a major and minor in Black Studies, and encourages students to engage in advanced level research projects away from Georgetown University. Job Overview. The Department Administrator (DA) assumes independent management of the operations for the Department of Black Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences and provides ... more details
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Department Administrator - Department of Black Studies - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences
The Department of Black Studies at Georgetown University provides a vital and innovative interdisciplinary course of research, study, and learning. The department offers both a major and minor in Black Studies, and encourages students to engage in advanced level research projects away from Georgetown University.
Job Overview
The Department Administrator (DA) assumes independent management of the operations for the Department of Black Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences and provides direct support to the Chair of the Department. They schedule meetings, manage events, maintain records of departmental space and liaise with other units on the department’s behalf; create and enter course schedules for all semesters and maintains records of course offerings, majors and minors; and edit the academic bulletin, maintain departmental records, conduct analysis and provide reports to the Chair, Dean’s Office and others upon request.
They also manage the financial operations within the units including but not limited to budget management, payroll reconciliation, purchasing and accounts payable matters, faculty research account management, and grant support.
As well, they oversee the human resources and faculty appointment processes to provide day-to-day support and ensure the continuity of faculty, staff and students working within the units; and support various personnel activities - for example, recruitment, onboarding, annual reviews, policy compliance, and terminations.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Managing administrative hiring processes for new faculty, including adjuncts, tenure-line and non-tenure line positions
- Managing and providing support to the department for budget functions including (but not limited to): contracts management, ProCard allocation and reconciliation, cost center reconciliation and review - and expenses, journals, and other business processes that are requested
- Hiring and managing student employees and processing their payroll
- Updating web content, including department’s calendar events, website and social media platforms
Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation
Reporting directly to the Chair of the Department of Black Studies, with a dotted line to a designee within the Dean’s Office, the Department Administrator serves as primary supervisor of all student staff and provides support to faculty within the department.
They frequently interact with the Dean’s Office, Provost’s Office, Registrar, University Information Services, Office of Global Services, and other partner offices; and maintain professional, cordial working relationships with all members of the department and with all others who visit and conduct business with the department in support of the research, instructional and service missions of the units.
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 3 years’ progressive work experience in administration – preference for that experience in higher education institutions
- Demonstrated skill in administrative management and operations
- Understanding and knowledge of current software and financial management tools
- Ability to learn quickly and be resourceful
- Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word and Excel
- Ability to learn to use different content management systems, such as Google web forms and web content management systems
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A team player
- Skilled and successful at prioritizing work and multi-tasking to meet deadlines
- Detail oriented and flexible
- Committed to punctuality, since this position serves as the primary point of contact and is responsible for opening and closing the office
Preferred qualification
CourseLeaf, Cognos and Workday (Georgetown Management System) system experience
Cover letter and resume required for consideration.
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EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
