PREP Administrator,  Institute for Soft Matter Synthesis and Metrology - Georgetown University

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PREP Administrator, Institute for Soft Matter Synthesis and Metrology - Georgetown University

Job Overview

This PREP Administrator performs numerous tasks associated with a Cooperative Agreement between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Georgetown University. The project is for 5 years (until 31 March 2028) and is anticipated to employ more than 100 researchers to collaborate and work at NIST, in different areas of science and technology.

Researchers include undergraduate and graduate students, graduates with Bachelor and Master degrees, post-doctoral researchers, and more senior scientists. They will work for periods ranging from a few months to a few years, depending on the nature of the project.

The PREP Administrator works under the overall supervision of the PREP Coordinator - and at a day-to-day level, in close cooperation and under the guidance of the PREP Program Manager

Work Interactions

The PREP program is hosted in the Institute for Soft Matter Synthesis and Metrology (ISMSM) and the administrative offices are currently based in Reiss Hall within the Department of Physics.

The PREP Administrator handles numerous administrative aspects of the project, including but not limited maintaining and improving templates, information sheets, and mailing lists; processing advertisements and applications for new positions; maintaining databases relevant to PREP appointees; administering the hiring process for all new PREP employees, including collection and filling of forms; and running journal transfers as necessary.

Reporting to the PREP Program Coordinator, under the guidance of the PREP Program Manager, the PREP Administrator interacts with ISMSM and Physics administrators regarding financial accounting and hiring; and with campus offices such as the Office of Sponsored Research (grant management), Sponsored Projects and Finance Office (accounting), the Provost’s Office (hiring and communication), and Georgetown College (hiring and communication). As well, they interact with PREP Appointees to provide information and advice about administrative matters.

• For hiring and renewal tasks, completing HR forms and the HR process with the relevant offices, collect hiring information from PREP Appointees, maintaining and distributing information sheets to PREP Appointees.
• Communicating with PREP Appointees to advise on questions about Expenses, Paychecks, and Hiring
• Arranging for journal transactions between accounts as needed
• Maintaining up-to-date mailing lists, and databases or spreadsheets of PREP Appointee information for use by various GU or NIST staff
• Calculating cost estimates at the direction of the Program Manager, and maintaining the financial database needed for reports
• Preparing reports or other summaries at the direction of the Program Manager or the Program Coordinator
• Maintaining IDPs and distributing them to PREP employees as necessary
• Gathering demographics, lists of research outputs, and post-Georgetown employment destinations from PREP appointees

Requirements and Qualifications

Preferred qualifications

Work Mode : Hybrid. 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 at .

Pay Range :

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is :

19.20 - $28.70

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement :

Georgetown University is an 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

Benefits :

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the .

Salary : $19 - $29