Department Administrator, Department of Psychology - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences
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Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.
C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.
Requirements
The Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences experience is marked by intellectual vitality, a global outlook, and dedication to service.
In the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences strives to provide its students with a multifaceted liberal arts education-an education of the whole person.
Our exceptional students and world-class faculty are the heart and soul of the university.
The Department Administrator (DA) assumes substantial independent management of complex operations in the Department of Psychology within the College of Arts and Sciences to support the work of the Department through financial administration, HR support, and management of the Department's main office.
The position manages the financial operations including budget management, payroll reconciliation, purchasing and accounts payable matters, grant and internal / institutional research support.
The DA also creates and submits financial transactions (such as reimbursements and cost transfers) and submits procurement and contract requests to the College of Arts & Sciences Procurement Analyst.
The incumbent will be the primary contact to assist the College of Arts & Sciences Finance Team on regular reconciliation and budget planning activities.
Most of the psychology department is externally funded and therefore grant management is a key part of the position. Working closely with graduate student admissions and ongoing enrollment, duties include but are not limited to :
- Provide administrative support to the Department Chair and faculty within the department, scheduling meetings, managing events, and acting as a liaison with other units on the department's behalf.
- Manage all aspects of financial operations for the department including the procurement of supplies and services, purchase orders, contracts, ProCards and expense report creation and submissions, reimbursements, journal entries and cost transfer requests.
- Work with faculty and departmental support staff on the management of internal / institutional and philanthropically supported research funds (such as start-up and IDC accounts), and JORA on externally funded grants related budget tracking and reimbursements.
- Maintain records for all staff and faculty hires / appointments, term renewals, costing allocations, and terminations in GMS, Box and other databases as needed, completing documentation to maintain accurate records and continuity of all faculty and staff.
- Manage extensive course offerings each semester through CourseLeaf and troubleshoot issues with the Registrar, Graduate School, Dean's Office, and Provost's Office, providing administrative support to the Department Chair and faculty.
Work Interactions
This position reports directly to the Department Chair and maintains an indirect reporting relationship with the Dean's Office designee.
The DA may supervise other administrative or student staff within the department. The Department Administrator position interacts with all persons and organizations that conduct business with the department, including faculty, staff, students and guests.
The Department Administrator works most closely with the Department Chair to oversee the daily operations and implementation of short and long-term plans.
The position will also frequently interact with the Dean's Office, Provost's Office, Registrar, University Information Services, Office of Global Services, Graduate services, JORA and other partner offices.
The Department Administrator maintains professional, cordial working relationships with all members of the department and all others who visit and conduct business with the department in support of the research, instructional and service missions of the unit.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of professional work experience - preferably in an academic setting and prior experience with grants management.
- Experience in managing administrative operations, leadership and budgetary oversight.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with particular emphasis on Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros) and experience and / or familiarity with managing database queries.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to learn quickly and be resourceful.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Familiarity with website management, social media and related analytics preferred.
- CourseLeaf, Cognos and Workday (Georgetown Management System) system experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Georgetown University financial and human resources procedures preferred.
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid . Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.
Depending on events and other coverage some weeks it may be necessary to have 5 in person days. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation.
Pay Range :
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is : $47,586.
00 - $87,558.13. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.
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Submission Guidelines :
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified.
Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance :
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or [email protected].
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
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.
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