Business Manager for Assessment and Evaluation Language Resource Center AELRC Department of
Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
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December 22, 2022
Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
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Business Manager for Assessment and Evaluation Language Resource Center (AELRC), Department of Linguistics - Georgetown University
The primary mission of Georgetown's Assessment and Evaluation Language Resource Center (AELRC) - housed in our Department of Linguistics - is to facilitate useful assessment and evaluation practices that help foreign language educators innovate and improve their programs, ensure accountability to students and society, and articulate the value of foreign language studies in the world today. In carrying out this mission, the AELRC focuses on three interrelated aspects of foreign language education in the United States: underrepresented languages, populations, and institutions; student learning outcomes assessment; and the Seal of Biliteracy.
The AELRC Business Manager (ABM) - in a term, part-time role - is responsible for its day-to-day financial operations, with main responsibilities such as navigating the departmental business processes established for the Georgetown Management System (GMS) Financials - including accounts payable, purchasing, financial reconciliations, expense reports, reimbursements, and deposits. They also ensure that the financial management of all of AELRC's Sponsored Projects (research grants) complies with both sponsors' requirements and the University's policies and procedures.
Reporting to the Center Director and the Department Administrator; and working with a team that includes the Center Director, student workers, and Linguistics Department staff, the ABM has duties that include but are not limited to:
Manage financial processing within and outside Georgetown's financial management system
Prepare varying custom reports for the variety of cost centers in the Center and work with the Center Director on cost center reconciliations
Support the hiring and management of student hourly employees
Prepare expense reports and other financial transactions
Perform other duties assigned within the scope of the ABM's responsibilities
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
At least 3 years of experience in a professional office environment with specific experience related to accounting or financial transactions
Preferred qualifications
Work experience in higher education and/or familiarity with Georgetown
Training in GMS Financials and training in managing Sponsored Projects (grants)
The ideal candidate is a good communicator, energetic, flexible, highly professional, efficient, task-oriented, and mature, and able to demonstrate good judgment and to problem-solve in a team environment.
Work Mode: On Campus. 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.
With your application, please upload the following documents (preferably in a single PDF):
Cover letter
Resume
Candidates selected for interview should be prepared to provide a list of three (3) references.
Current Georgetown Employees:
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at {removed} or [email protected].
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call {removed}. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 /benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.
Requirements
Business Manager for Assessment and Evaluation Language Resource Center (AELRC), Department of Linguistics - Georgetown University
The primary mission of Georgetown's Assessment and Evaluation Language Resource Center (AELRC) - housed in our Department of Linguistics - is to facilitate useful assessment and evaluation practices that help foreign language educators innovate and improve their programs, ensure accountability to students and society, and articulate the value of foreign language studies in the world today. In carrying out this mission, the AELRC focuses on three interrelated aspects of foreign language education in the United States: underrepresented languages, populations, and institutions; student learning outcomes assessment; and the Seal of Biliteracy.
The AELRC Business Manager (ABM) - in a term, part-time role - is responsible for its day-to-day financial operations, with main responsibilities such as navigating the departmental business processes established for the Georgetown Management System (GMS) Financials - including accounts payable, purchasing, financial reconciliations, expense reports, reimbursements, and deposits. They also ensure that the financial management of all of AELRC's Sponsored Projects (research grants) complies with both sponsors' requirements and the University's policies and procedures.
Reporting to the Center Director and the Department Administrator; and working with a team that includes the Center Director, student workers, and Linguistics Department staff, the ABM has duties that include but are not limited to:
Manage financial processing within and outside Georgetown's financial management system
Prepare varying custom reports for the variety of cost centers in the Center and work with the Center Director on cost center reconciliations
Support the hiring and management of student hourly employees
Prepare expense reports and other financial transactions
Perform other duties assigned within the scope of the ABM's responsibilities
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
At least 3 years of experience in a professional office environment with specific experience related to accounting or financial transactions
Preferred qualifications
Work experience in higher education and/or familiarity with Georgetown
Training in GMS Financials and training in managing Sponsored Projects (grants)
The ideal candidate is a good communicator, energetic, flexible, highly professional, efficient, task-oriented, and mature, and able to demonstrate good judgment and to problem-solve in a team environment.
Work Mode: On Campus. 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.
With your application, please upload the following documents (preferably in a single PDF):
Cover letter
Resume
Candidates selected for interview should be prepared to provide a list of three (3) references.
Current Georgetown Employees:
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at {removed} or [email protected].
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call {removed}. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 /benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.
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