Emory University
Academic Department Administrator, Political Science - Emory College of Arts and Sciences
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Atlanta, GA
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Administrator
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March 12th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Emory University is hiring an Academic Department Administrator for the Political Science department within the Emory College of Arts and Sciences. The role involves managing the department's operations, personnel, and fiscal activities, addressing operational issues, overseeing budgeting and grant management, and serving as the lead staff supporting faculty and students.
Highlights
- Manages operations, personnel, and fiscal activities for the Political Science academic department.
- Leads efforts to resolve operational and budget issues; develops action plans and recommendations.
- Prepares budgets, grant applications, proposals, and financial statements; monitors expenditures and reconciles accounts.
- Hires, supervises, and evaluates regular staff and student employees; prioritizes work assignments and special projects.
- Serves as department HR representative, managing hiring, terminations, and policy interpretation.
- Acts as liaison for grant submissions and oversees accounting services related to faculty research grants.
- Manages department space utilization and coordinates with facilities management.
- Requires proficiency with personal computer software applications.
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and at least two years of office administration experience with supervisory responsibilities.
- Preferred candidates have prior higher education experience and strong management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Academic Department Administrator, Political Science - Emory College of Arts and Sciences Full Description
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Description:
Description:
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
The Academic Department Administrator is the Lead Staff for the department. Listed below are responsibilities of the position.
Office Management
- Hire, supervise and evaluate regular staff & undergraduate student employees.
- Monitor Time and Attendance system. Review leave requests & approve.
- Prioritize work assignments and special projects.
- Meet weekly with staff and department chair.
Financial and Data Management
- Manage all program and project budgets and finances.
- Monitor expenditures, maintain spreadsheets on all accounts and reconcile each month.
- Analyze budget data and prepare expense projections.
- Review all financial transactions to ensure timely payment. Process transactions as needed.
- Prepare or assist in statistical and operational reports for the Chair and faculty.
Grants Management
- Advise faculty on grant submission process.
- Serve as Liaison to CAPS RAS, ORFS, OSP, RCG, Payroll, Procurement and Payment Services.
- Provide accounting services for faculty on their research grants.
- Verify labor distributions to grant accounts.
Human Resources
- Serve as Department HR Rep.
- Interpret College and HR policies and procedures.
- Process new hires and rehires for graduate and undergraduate students.
- Complete Termination checklist for all full-time employees leaving the department.
Procurement
- Review P-card and Corporate Card purchasing activity for staff members.
- Maintain appropriate documentation.
- Review and process all vendor payments.
- Evaluate all contracts and ensure proper workflow approval.
Communication
- Communicate with other college and university offices.
- Respond to inquiries and/or complaints from faculty, staff, students, parents, outside agencies and/or the public which require interpretation of policies and procedures.
Space Management
- Manage space utilization for political science department activity in Tarbutton Hall.
- Serve as departmental contact person for facilities management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Additional Details:
Additional Details:
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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