Academic Department Manager

Brown University; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Brown University’s Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences seeks an Academic Department Manager to supervise financial, administrative, HR and research administration functions. The role acts as liaison with university offices, enabling policy implementation and service delivery across the department.

The ADM drives strategic and fiscal planning to support department initiatives while relieving the chair of day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5–7 years relevant experience in finance, HR, and operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent computer skills with aptitude for learning new systems.
• Grant management and research administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial, administrative, HR, student affairs, communications and research administration for the DEEPS department.
• Serve as liaison between the department and university offices to implement policy and services.
• Provide strategic and fiscal planning to support department initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Financial management

Supervisory experience

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suites

Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Academic Department Manager

Job Description: This position manages the financial, administrative, human resource, student affairs, communications, and research administration functions and operations for the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences (DEEPS). The Academic Department Manager (ADM) serves as the liaison between the Department and other offices responsible for determining University-wide policy, procedures, and services (e.g., Dean of the College, Dean of the Faculty, Human Resources, Controller’s Office, Sponsored Projects, Facilities Management, Graduate School, etc.). The incumbent has sufficient understanding of the Department’s programs and services and the processes and resources required to support them to relieve the faculty chair of day-to-day administrative operations. The ADM provides strategic and fiscal planning to support the initiatives of the department.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree plus 5 to 7 years relevant experience in finance, human resources, and business operations and planning required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills. Excellent computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Suites) with a strong aptitude for learning new systems. Excellent financial management skills. Demonstrated knowledge of financial reporting systems and advanced Excel spreadsheets. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Grant management and research administration experience preferred. Supervisory experience and leadership skills. Excellent time management skills, ability to assess priorities and pivot in response to pressing departmental needs.

Why Brown? Brown University is a leading research university that is distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the idea that their work will impact the world. Brown University offers flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings include health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more. Read more about the benefits of working at Brown here. All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown: Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date: 2026-10-09

Job Posting Title: Academic Department Manager

Department: Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences

Grade: Grade 11

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location: Hybrid

Submission Guidelines: The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote. Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

Welcome! Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading institution for education, discovery, and global intellectual progress as well as one of the largest employers in Rhode Island. Working at Brown brings more than just a paycheck and generous benefits; it offers an opportunity to contribute to a greater good. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge and individual growth that defines higher education and enriches our community.

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