Senior Academic Department Administrator
The George Washington University
Job Description Summary: | The School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA) is a leader in media, journalism, and political communication instruction and research. As part of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS), we have built our international reputation on the strength of a liberal arts education. We bring Washington into the classroom with a focus on how the media inform and influence policy and politics in a democracy. Students engage with the world around them through internships and access to decision-makers, community leaders, and power brokers. This Senior Academic Department Administrator position provides enhanced administrative support to the School of Media & Public Affairs and reports to the Director of Special Projects and Administration. The core responsibilities of this position are managing and supporting the daily operation of an academic department within a school or college, primarily in the areas of hiring, compliance and financial management, representing the department on business affairs and/or faculty affairs to the institution community, developing and preparing budgets and financial reports for grants, general appropriations, endowments, and other funds, and coordinating and participating in a variety of human resources activities such as coordinating and initiating recruitment efforts. Additional responsibilities include providing input into non-technical portions of grant and contract proposals and assisting with research recruitment efforts, managing the hiring process for all faculty (full time, adjunct and visiting scholars), and students, including on-boarding to the department, supporting and addressing faculty classroom needs, including acquisition of textbooks and compiling course materials, and liaising with and assisting faculty with academic and administrative matters such as administrative aspects of course and curricula preparation. This role exercises authority to make decisions related to academic support and serves as the administrative subject matter expert for the department. Budget and Fiscal Responsibilities
Personnel
Academic Class Scheduling
Grants and Contracts Departmental Research Coordinator
Administrative responsibilities
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. Targeting an April 1, 2025 Start for this position. |
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Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. 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: |
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Hiring Range | $51,455.52 - $70,708.76 |
GW Staff Approach to Pay |
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
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College/School/Department: | Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS) |
Family | Administration |
Sub-Family | Academic Department Administration |
Stream | Individual Contributor |
Level | Level 1 |
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time |
Hours Per Week: | 40 |
Work Schedule: | Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 pm |
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: | S013506 |
Job Open Date: | 01/17/2025 |
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. |