Business Administrator, Department of English - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University is seeking a Business Administrator for the Department of English. This role involves managing financial and human capital operations, supporting budgeting and administrative processes, and serving as a liaison with various university offices. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, budget management experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in administrative roles, preferably in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in managing administrative operations, specifically budgeting.
• Familiarity with Georgetown University's systems and policies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and HCM functions for designated departments.
• Execute operational tasks related to budgeting and procurement.
• Supervise the Operations Administrator and maintain communication with faculty and stakeholders.

Skills

Budgetary Management

Communication

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CourseLeaf

Cognos

Workday

Job description

Business Administrator, Department of English - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences

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Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to 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 Business Administrator (BA) is responsible for the completion of essential financial and human capital management (HCM) functions vital for the operations of a portfolio of designated departments in the College of Arts & Sciences at Georgetown University. The BA collaborates closely with the Department Chair to manage the department’s Operations Administrator (OA), ensuring the effective operations of the department’s offices, academic administration, and events related activities. The BA serves as a liaison between the department and the Dean’s Office, as well as other key partner offices, regarding matters pertaining to the unit's finances and HCM.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• The initiation and/or completion of a wide variety of HCM-related forms, or processes for various employment types, Including full-time and part-time faculty (both instructional and research), administrative and research staff, undergraduate and graduate students (hourly and stipend), post-doctoral fellows, visiting researchers, visiting fellows, and other department affiliates, as appropriate.
• In partnership with the Assistant/Associate Director for Finance & Operations supporting the department, executing various financial budgeting and operational tasks throughout the annual budgeting and planning cycle, which includes, but is not limited to purchase orders, miscellaneous payment requests, procurement contracts, expense reports, and the creation of the fiscal year compensation and non-compensation budget.
• If applicable, in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies, preparing the spreadsheet for merit aid and doctoral student stipend processing.
• Remain current on established University policies, processes, systems, deadlines, and other relevant information to facilitate the effective and efficient execution of key financial and HCM responsibilities assigned to the BA.
  
  

Work Interactions

The BA reports directly to the Chair of the Department(s). The BA supervises the OA of the department, and frequently works in partnership with the OA to execute administrative tasks required for the unit's effective operation. The BA maintains regular communicates with the faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders of the department, and works very closely with the College Dean’s Office’s Finance and HCM teams, and their respective staff, especially the Assistant/Associate Director for Finance & Operations, the Procurement Analyst, and the HCM Business & Operations Analyst.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-3 years experience in administrative roles, preferably within a higher education or other non-profit environment
• Demonstrated Experience in managing administrative operations, including budgetary management
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (e.g., pivot tables, vlookup and other functions)
• Experience managing professional staff is preferred
• Familiarity with Georgetown University systems (e.g., CourseLeaf, Cognos, Workday) and/or policies and 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. 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.

Pay Range

Cover letter and resume required for consideration.

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.

Current Georgetown Employees

If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

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 [e-mail].

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

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, 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.

Current Georgetown Employees

If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These 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 https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or [e-mail].

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 https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/

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 https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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