Department Administrator (Part-Time)

Department Administrator (Part-Time)


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Position Information
Position Title
Department Administrator (Part-Time)

Department
Mammalogy - 016

Position Summary
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Mammalogy department is seeking a part-time Department Administrator to handle day-to-day departmental administrative operations, including budgets and financial recordkeeping, purchasing, invoices, travel planning and accounting, timekeeping, mail and shipping, inquiries, updates to departmental websites and upkeep of the department's library and archives. Additionally, the Department Administrator serves as administrative liaison with other departments both within and outside of the Division of Vertebrate Zoology at the Museum.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the department's office space and answer general inquiries via phone/email. Act as a liaison with other departments at the Museum.
• Update departmental websites.
• Assist in the upkeep of the Mammalogy archives and library, including ordering books, handling requests and organizing and filing materials.
• Assist staff in finding and accessing literature resources including rare books and interlibrary loan requests.
• Handle mail and shipping including billbacks for fieldwork specimen shipments to various institutions.
• Track budgets and manage invoices and reimbursements for departmental staff, postdocs and students. Handle purchasing of equipment and supplies. Coordinate departmental travel, including plane ticket purchases and travel accounting.
• Complete year-end accounting.
• Approve departmental timecards and coordinate paychecks and other payroll operations.
• Coordinate new employee and student onboarding including badging and IT requests.
• Train and supervise volunteers.
• Provide occasional administrative assistance to other Vertebrate Zoology departments.

The expected salary range for the Department Administrator is$31.00/hour - $33.00/hour. This position is overtime-eligible.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Administrative experience, managerial office experience or other related professional experience.
• Experience managing budgets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with budgeting software (e.g., Oracle).
• Demonstrated experience/ability to learn new systems.
• Experience coordinating travel.
• Experience in a museum, cultural institution, nonprofit or in higher education.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
• Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.

Category
Part-Time

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period
40

Union Status
Non-Union

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Expected Salary Minimum
$31.00/hour

Expected Salary Maximum
$33.00/hour

EEO Statement
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.

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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
GS991P

Open Date
03/31/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *
   Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?
   • Yes
   • No
   
   
   
2. *
   Do you have administrative experience, managerial office experience or other related professional experience?
   • Yes
   • No
   
   
   
3. *
   Do you have experience managing budgets?
   • Yes
   • No
   
   
   
   
   

Documents Needed To Apply



Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents