Director, Full-Time Faculty Personnel Administration

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:The George Washington University Office of Faculty Affairs provides innovative resources and meaningful guidance to ensure that all faculty members and librarians thrive throughout their life cycle at the university and are well-positioned to transform students into citizen-leaders through high-quality instruction and expand the frontiers of knowledge through faculty scholarship and research. From recruitment to retirement and beyond, Faculty Affairs works collaboratively with all campus stakeholders to establish and maintain a vibrant, diverse, inclusive, and internationally recognized academic community of scholars at the university.Reporting to the Assistant Provost for Faculty Affairs, the Director, Full-Time Faculty Personnel Administration partners with schools and colleges as well as with other departmental staff to coordinate and administer duties pertaining to the life cycle of GW’s full-time faculty members. The incumbent is responsible for the following:Manages the generation and dissemination of faculty appointment letters; ensuring that data are correctly entered into Banner, letters are created, proofed, mailed, and scanned to departments.Acts as a project lead for the GW’s Elements System.Assists in the annual merit allocation process, including working with schools to collect and review merit allocations and to create appropriate files and reports.Oversees timely follow-through on all faculty workforce actions, i.e., change of status, supplemental compensation, overload compensation, summer compensation, reimbursement of faculty relocation expenses, and corrections to payroll accounts.Maintains up-to-date information and files related to faculty appointments and reappointments; for example, tenure probationary periods, promotions, sabbatical eligibility, leave status, retirement schedules, and emeritus requests.Generates applicable reports as necessary for the overall management of faculty workforce administration, including reports related to tenure and promotion, sabbaticals, supplemental compensation, faculty workload and others.Works continually with HRIS, DIT, and other departments to investigate technology solutions, including developing and updating existing electronic systems, to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of faculty appointment and compensation processes.Supports the Assistant Provost by managing day-to-day operations of the Office of Faculty Affairs; including identifying and setting measurable goals, targets and deadlines.Provides oversight and supervision of support staff, including establishing goals/expectations and learning opportunities to support accuracy and timely completion of all assigned duties.Develops and maintains strong ties with administrators, schools, and departmental stakeholders to improve communication and outreach, promote an understanding of and adherence to annual deadlines, and obtain timely feedback for process improvements.Works in partnership with the schools and departments to develop and update systems/processes and provides training, as needed, to ensure accuracy and timely processing of forms and requests.Contributes to and participates in University-related projects as requested.Uses excellent written and verbal communication to communicate clearly and professionally with staff and stakeholders at all levels.Keeps department and school administrators informed about process and systems changes in the administration and all aspects of the full-time faculty life cycle; responds to requests for information in a timely and professional manner.Works with other Faculty Affairs staff to update the relevant sections of the Faculty Affairs website.The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.Minimum Qualifications:Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications:Experience in a higher education institution working with faculty, including research facultyThorough knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and practices, benefit programs, HRIS systems, salary administration, relocation procedures, etc.Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment in an organized and efficient mannerA proactive, service-oriented manner and ability to deal effectively with stakeholder demandsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointHiring Range$90,776.20 - $157,907.24GW Staff Approach to PayHow is pay for new employees determined at GW? Healthcare Benefits GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.College/School/Department: Academic AffairsFamilyAcademic AffairsSub-FamilyFaculty AffairsStreamManagementLevelLevel 2Full-Time/Part-Time:Full-TimeHours Per Week:40Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:30 am- 5:30 pmWill this job require the employee to work on site?YesEmployee Onsite StatusHybridTelework:YesRequired Background Check:Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry SearchSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa statusInternal Applicants Only? Yes (University Wide)Posting Number:S014456Job Open Date:09/11/2026Job Close Date:09/14/2026If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:Background ScreeningSuccessful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.EEO Statement:The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.