Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Job Description: Operations Officer, Center for Social Justice, Georgetown University

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Greetings All,

Below I've posted the link to the Georgetown University Human Resources listing for Operations Officer position at the Center for Social Justice at Georgetown University. I have also pasted the description below.

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If you have any questions, please email CSJ's Financial and Administrative Officer, Lauren, at laj4 (at) georgetown.edu.

Best,
Andria Wisler
Executive Director, Center for Social Jsutice

The Operations Officer, in a full-time position, has responsibility for planning, coordinating, and supervising the day-to-day business operations of the Center, and for assisting in the financial and administrative management of the CSJ. He or she participates as a key member of the CSJ team, with focus on operational management, student hiring and payroll, and support for programs and student-run organizations, and communications.  The Operations Officer has duties that include but are not limited to:
Operational Management
  • Maintains operational matters, e.g., facilities planning and security, all office keys, mail, office supplies, copy and fax machines, office equipment checkout, petty cash, off-site storage management, and other logistical matters.
  • Supports the Executive Director (ED), Associate Director, and Financial and Administrative Officer (FAO) in overseeing day-to-day operations.     
  • Recruits, trains, and supervises all student office workers.
  • Provides administrative assistance for large events.
  • Establishes and maintains professional and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders: campus colleagues (payroll, procurement, facilities, and risk management), students, and vendors.
  • Organizes CSJ process logistics, e.g., student hiring, professional staff interviews, retreats, farewells, open houses, and guest visits.
  • Provides back-up support for the vehicle administration functions of the Van and Payroll Coordinator.
Student Hiring and Payroll
  • Hires all CSJ student employees in coordination with the Student Employment Office.
  • Works with payroll, human resources, and the federal work study office to get employees charged properly to the correct cost centers.   
  • Tracks FWSA amounts to support the monthly reconciliations of the program directors.
  • Works closely with the Payroll & Van Administrator to resolve timesheet issues.
Academic Program Administrative Support
  • Works with the Program Director to handle basic administrative duties (e.g., budget, website, course scheduling), supervision of the student assistants, processing paperwork to hire adjunct faculty, and advising undergraduates about the program for the Program on Justice and Peace (JUPS).
  • Supervises FWS student(s), maintains student files, assists Director in preparing and managing the budget and scheduling classes; provides information/advice to students; prepares and disseminates information about the program; updates website; and assists in the programming of program-related events on campus.
Communications
  • Serves as the CSJ’s contact for University communications systems, including GU website, Events Calendar, and HoyaLink.
  • As manager of these systems, works directly in a supervisory role with the Communications Graduate Assistant to update these portals regularly.
Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least 2 years of professional administrative experience and proven track record of fiscal management – preferably in higher education, especially at Georgetown University
  • Substantial word processing skills, database and spreadsheet knowledge
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
  • Passenger vehicle license and clean driving record  
  • An understanding of and support for the mission and work of the Center for Social Justice preferred