Academic Department Administrator, Political Science - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Emory•Atlanta, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages the operations, personnel and fiscal activities for an academic department or business unit. Identifies and leads efforts to address specific operational issues. Develops recommendations and action plans towards their resolution. Determines and recommends options for addressing budget issues. Assists in preparing contract budgets, grant applications, proposals, status reports and/or financial statements. Plans and prepares projections for management of unit operations and associated costs. Researches and investigates employee issues/concerns. Collaborates with Human Resources to recommend an appropriate course of action. Responds to inquiries and/or complaints from faculty, staff, students, parents, outside agencies and/or the public which require interpretation of policies and procedures. Projects and develops plans for addressing staffing requirements. Hires, supervises and evaluates regular staff and student employees. Prioritizes work assignments and special projects. May conduct research and develop proposals for new programs and services. Performs related responsibilities as required. ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: The Academic Department Administrator is the Lead Staff for the department. Listed below are responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a field related to the department's area of specialty and two years of office administration experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
Supervisory experience required.
Experience with various personal computer software applications.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated independent judgment in setting priorities for the office
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task and work effectively with competing deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information through the use of discretion

Nice To Haves

Prior higher education work experience
Strong management and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
A demonstrated self-directed team player with a strategic approach to problem solving

Responsibilities

Manage the operations, personnel and fiscal activities for an academic department or business unit.
Identify and lead efforts to address specific operational issues.
Develop recommendations and action plans towards their resolution.
Determine and recommend options for addressing budget issues.
Assist in preparing contract budgets, grant applications, proposals, status reports and/or financial statements.
Plan and prepare projections for management of unit operations and associated costs.
Research and investigate employee issues/concerns.
Collaborate with Human Resources to recommend an appropriate course of action.
Respond to inquiries and/or complaints from faculty, staff, students, parents, outside agencies and/or the public which require interpretation of policies and procedures.
Project and develop plans for addressing staffing requirements.
Hire, supervise and evaluate regular staff and student employees.
Prioritize work assignments and special projects.
Conduct research and develop proposals for new programs and services.
Office Management
Financial and Data Management
Grants Management
Human Resources
Procurement
Communication
Space Management