Temporary Department Manager, PHRCR

Job description

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University Department: School of International Service Time Type: Full time Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) FLSA Status: Exempt Work Modality: Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week) Union: Summary: Departments within the School of International Service (SIS) serve as academic, organizational and community homes for our faculty, department staff, and students (undergraduate and graduate), while also facilitating interdisciplinary work within and across the school's programs and initiatives. These are ‘non-traditional’ departments: they fill core traditional departmental functions for faculty affairs and curricular development and delivery, but they are also specifically designed to be ‘incubators’ of SIS innovation: developing new ‘thought leadership’ initiatives, driving more outwardly-facing engagement on translational work and issues; strengthening engagement with alumni and donors; and investing in pilots and partnerships that ensur...