Academic Department Administrator, Art History

Emory University

. Manage operations, personnel, and fiscal activities for the Art History academic department .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing academic department operations, including budgeting, personnel management, and compliance with policies. Proficient in financial reporting and grant application processes while effectively collaborating with Human Resources and faculty.

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Budget ManagementSupervisory ExperienceFinancial ReportingHuman Resources CoordinationOffice Administration

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Hard Skills

Budget PreparationGrant ApplicationFinancial Statement PreparationFinancial Transaction ProcessingPersonnel Record Maintenance

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunicationStaff Supervision

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 360Office Software Applications

Industry Keywords

Art HistoryAcademic Department ManagementEmployee OnboardingFaculty RecruitmentGeorgia Residency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage operations, personnel, and fiscal activities for the Art History academic department
Identify operational issues and develop recommendations and action plans
Determine options for addressing budget issues
Prepare contract budgets, grant applications, proposals, status reports, and financial statements
Plan and prepare projections for unit operations and associated costs
Research employee concerns and collaborate with Human Resources on appropriate actions
Respond to inquiries and complaints requiring interpretation of policies and procedures
Develop staffing plans and hire, supervise, and evaluate regular staff and student employees
Manage department financial operations and budgets across unrestricted, restricted, sponsored, non-sponsored, grant, and endowment accounts
Process and reconcile financial transactions and maintain financial records
Manage funding programs, fellowships, subventions, and graduate student professional development awards
Manage day-to-day department operations and administrative policies
Coordinate planning, budgeting, faculty leave planning, meetings, onboarding, and orientation
Maintain personnel records and confidential files
Oversee building operations and facilities-related issues
Serve as the department's HR liaison and coordinate recruitment, hiring, onboarding, payroll, and employment processing
Support international faculty, scholars, fellows, and employees with onboarding and immigration documentation
Coordinate faculty searches and support promotion and tenure review processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience with Microsoft 360
2 years or more of supervisory experience
Residency in the state of Georgia
Ability to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid remote work with regular work-from-home opportunity
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Participation in university programs and use of facilities without discrimination