The George Washington University · 13 hours ago
Assistant Director, HHF & R
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $109K/yr
4+ years expThe George Washington University is seeking an Assistant Director, HHF & R to lead the Department of Health, Human Function & Rehabilitation Sciences. This role involves overseeing operational activities for various doctoral programs, managing staff, and coordinating with external agencies while ensuring compliance with departmental and university policies.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serves as an extension of the Chair for all operational activities including administration, resources allocations, space and facility planning and maintenance, non-academic activities associated with new program development
Supervises the administrative staff for clinical placement/contracts, academic support, enrollment services, finance and departmental business operations
Manages and oversees timelines for required department activities in order to comply with external requirements and internal policies and procedures
Prepares variety of memoranda and correspondence designed to effect action or publicize departmental and program activities
Researches and develops proposals for enhancing program portfolio
Conducts analyses and tracks program outcomes and performance
Manages marketing and communication services in coordination with University-level departments
Manages policies and procedural enhancements to optimize departmental workflows
Creates operational processes as necessitated by new partnership arrangements
Partners with University Human Resources and Faculty Affairs to manage faculty and staff hiring cycles
Collaborates with Finance to secure resources and ensure departmental operational requirements are met
Exercises accountability for adjunct faculty and student worker payment systems
Oversees the integrity of budget reports, expenditure reconciliation, and extramural grant funding
Manages graduation clearance and executive events in collaboration with Health Sciences administration
Directs admissions and provides specialized student advising for the Doctor of Health Sciences program
Negotiates and manages contractual arrangements for departmental leased space
Serves as the primary liaison for communications with external stakeholders on behalf of the department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant professional experience
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
Preferred
Master's degree or the equivalent experience in an appropriate area of specialization, preferred
Educational preparation and experience to support research, data analysis, and report writing
Strong written and analytical skills
Experience in academic administration with a track record of managing projects and/or operational activity of a broad range of administrative tasks in an academic environment like student advising, recruitment, proposal development, and supervising projects and/or people
Strong background in finance/budget management
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
Time off & leave
Retirement savings
Tuition
Well-being and various voluntary benefits
Company
The George Washington University
The George Washington University
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Doowuese Igbazua
Co-Founder & President, GW- Design Student Association
Mark Hanson
Co-Founder and Co-Director, Health Experiential Design Studio (HealthXDS)
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