Academic Department Administrator II

The George Washington University; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University’s Forensic Psychology department seeks an Academic Department Administrator to support the academic department with comprehensive administrative duties. You will manage daily operations, budgets, recruitment, onboarding, and liaison activities to ensure smooth faculty and student services.

This role reports to the Faculty Department Chair and may supervise staff. Responsibilities include coordinating HR activities, maintaining databases, updating the department’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; conferred by start date.
• Substitution with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of an academic department within a school or college.
• Develop and monitor budgets and coordinate financial matters.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding for faculty and staff.
• Support and address faculty classroom needs and course materials.
• Represent the department on business and faculty affairs.
• Liaise between CCAS and GW offices.

Skills

HR administration

Budgeting

Customer service

Recruitment coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

The criminal justice system increasingly relies on professionals skilled in forensic psychology to help solve crimes and prevent future criminal behavior. The Academic Department Administrator will support the forensic psychology program by performing a wide range of duties under limited supervision.

Posting Details

I. Job Overview

Job Description Summary

The criminal justice system increasingly relies on professionals skilled in forensic psychology to help solve crimes and prevent future criminal behavior. The Academic Department Administrator will support the forensic psychology program by performing a wide range of duties under limited supervision.

This senior administrative support position provides enhanced administrative support to an academic department. This role is a key contributor to providing high quality customer service to meet the academic needs of the faculty and students. This position reports to a Faculty Department Chair or Program Director. This position may supervise an office assistant and/or temporary staff and student workers. The core responsibilities of this position are to manage the daily operation of an academic department within a school or college, primarily in the areas of human resources, compliance and financial management, to represent the department on business affairs and/or faculty affairs to the institution community, to develop and prepare budgets and to coordinate and participate in a variety of human resources activities such as coordinating and initiating recruitment efforts.

Additional responsibilities include managing the hiring process for all faculty (full time, adjunct and visiting scholars), temporary staff and students, including on-boarding to the department, supporting and addressing faculty classroom needs, 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 makes decisions related to academic support and serves as the administrative subject matter expert for the department. This position participates in monthly school-wide meetings for administrative managers, and may supervise a small staff of non-exempt employees and/or students.

The George Washington University, Forensic Psychology department is seeking an Academic Department Administrator. The responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Manages all logistical aspects of the Forensic Psychology department, including evaluations, space, food and beverages, print and digital program materials, graduate student recruitment, speaker travel, retreats, and other tasks.
• Stays current on faculty affairs: including contracts, special agreements, startup funds, etc.
• Develops and monitors budgets and prepares and process all financial related matters, including purchase orders, supplemental compensation, invoices, honorarium, stipends, volunteer appreciation recognition, expense reimbursements, and expenses. Maintains department P-card. Ensures budget compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
• Supports the administrative operations of the department, to include: developing and maintaining databases; scheduling, supporting/attending, producing agendas and minutes; preparing correspondence designed to effect action or publicize department activities; and compiling/distributing various assessments
• Regularly updates departmental web platform
• Liaison between departments and offices within the CCAS and GW

Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logistically related to the position.

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

Hiring Range

$52,741.91 - $72,476.48

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

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.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Alexandria, Virginia

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 through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site? No

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: S014496

Job Open Date: 11/04/2026

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 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.