Georgetown University · 3 weeks ago
Assistant Director of Operations and Administration, Center for Security Studies, Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$44K/yr - $73K/yr
2+ years expGeorgetown University is a prestigious institution located in Washington, D.C., offering rigorous academic programs and a global perspective. They are seeking an Assistant Director of Operations and Administration for the Center for Security Studies, responsible for managing financial and administrative operations, overseeing budget processes, and ensuring compliance with HR policies.
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Responsibilities
Serve as Requisitioner, Expense Preparer, Departmental Administrator, Department Financial Manager for Sponsored Projects, and Financial Reporter in GMS
Manage the quarterly budget reconciliation (BAR) process for all funds
Provide budget forecasting and reports
Execute all financial transactions, including but not limited to ordering supplies, preparing documentation for GMS contracts and reimbursements, and managing/procuring equipment
Serve as Timekeeper in GMS. Ensure timely payroll administration for employees
Work with the SFS HR team to ensure that CSS recruiting, hiring, training, termination, and payment practices are carried out in accordance with promulgated HR policies and procedures
Responsible for hiring and termination of all Front Desk student employees
Oversee all work done for the SSP Front Desk, including all incoming emails, phone calls, mail, Admissions Informational Interviews, YouCanBookMe Calendars, and visitors
Supervise student employees
Prepare supporting documentation for all NextSource employees employed by CSS, including adjuncts and temporary workers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, higher education administration
2-3 years of related program administration and budget management experience, preferably in higher education
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and a commitment to outstanding customer service are essential
Must develop proficiency in the Workday Financials system
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability and life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
An array of voluntary insurance options
Company
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is an academic and research institution.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (120)
2024 (89)
2023 (90)
2022 (77)
2021 (38)
2020 (52)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.74MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationHyundai Hope On WheelsAndrew W. Mellon Foundation
2023-11-09Grant· $0.75M
2022-09-27Grant· $0.3M
2019-12-18Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Randall Bass
Vice President, Strategic Education Initiatives
Bryan Alexander
Senior Scholar
Recent News
2025-11-06
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