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Director of Administrative Services, Georgetown University Libraries - Georgetown University
Job Overview
The Director of Administration provides oversight, coordination, and support for the Georgetown University Libraries in the areas of human resources administration, building management, security, and mailroom operations, and general administrative support - impacting the continuous operation of the GU Libraries which provide support to academic continuity almost 24/7/365. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Tracks relevant GMS business processes throughout the library employee life cycle (approximately 90 FTE staff/AAP and 120 students) and serves as the Department Administrator for GU Libraries and HR Contact for student employees in GMS.
Directs the work of the Library's Building Manager and another staff member who is responsible for library mailroom operations
Serves as liaison to University Facilities and GUPD for security issues, and coordinates emergency preparedness and response and risk management activities.
In close collaboration with the Dean of the Library and other members of the leadership team, provides general administrative support and serves as a liaison to Financial Services.
Work Interactions
Reporting directly to the Dean of the Library, the Director of Administrative Services interacts with the Associate University Librarians, directors, managers, librarians, library staff, and students on administrative matters. They work closely and collegially with other campus units such as Human Resources, Benefits Office, Student Employment Office, the Main Campus Office of Finance and Business Services, GUPD, University Facilities, and other university units to ensure transactions are processed accurately and in a timely fashion and that building security and management issues are addressed appropriately and promptly.
Qualifications
Master's degree or equivalent expertise and related work experience
At least three years of demonstrated progressively responsible administrative experience -preference for experience in supporting human resource functions
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills required.
Supervisory experience
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage diverse and competing tasks while also delivering high quality customer service
Proven experience in taking initiative and working independently
Ability to pay strict attention to detail, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality and ethical work practices, and handle sensitive information with sound judgment and discretion
Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, students, and staff
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe, and web conferencing software
Proven experience using databases and spreadsheets, with willingness and ability to learn new software to support administrative functions, as needed
Preferred qualification
Experience in building management and security
Work Mode: Hybrid 3 Days. 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 and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation .
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.