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Requirements

The Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences experience is marked by intellectual vitality, a global outlook, and dedication to service. In the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences strives to provide its students with a multifaceted liberal arts education—an education of the whole person.

The Assistant Director is a renewable, term role that administers and helps lead the MA in Democracy Governance and the MA in American Government programs, two distinct MA programs in the Department of Government. The MA in Democracy & Governance is a traditional two-year MA program while the MA in American Government is an accelerated one-year program. This position manages all program administrative areas, manages certain external stakeholder networks, and, with the directors, leads the programs. The Assistant Director primarily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Conceive and carry out a marketing strategy for the programs and the recruitment of students. 

Stay active in student advising, assisting students in registration issues and tracking any student issues with partnering units within the College and the Graduate School.

Act as a liaison with the Graduate School on ensuring students’ progress toward their degrees.

Participate in setting the program budgets, monitoring program spending and overseeing all student related budgets (non-service stipends, research assistantships, scholarship budgets, etc.).

Manage alumni relations, overseeing alumni events and serving as the primary program point of contact for the Alumni Advisory Board.

Facilitate major events such as alumni panels, professional development workshops, guest speakers, the graduation celebration, open house, and orientation for the program, as well as ad hoc special events.

Help to supervise student workers hired within the programs.

Work Interactions

The Department of Government is one of the largest academic departments within Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences, housing three MA programs and a highly ranked PhD program. The DG and AG programs are led and managed by the Directors of each, and supported by the designated Assistant Director and several Graduate Program Student Assistants, as well as dedicated departmental service taken up by members of the tenure-track faculty of the Department, and practitioners who sit on an advisory body. Reporting to the Director of each MA program and the Department’s Administrative Officer, the Assistant Director helps to lead these MA programs and is responsible for serving its graduate students to ensure a positive student experience while pursuing their degree. This position also contributes to the success of these MA programs in recruiting and retaining top students in the field, and the overall growth of these academic programs.  

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

2 years of experience working in a fast-paced office

Previous work with graduate students and/or managing a graduate program

Proficiency in MS Suite applications, organization social media presence and content-based web site management Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Superior multi-tasking and time management skills 

Ability to work independently and within a team 

Must be able to navigate sensitive matters with utmost confidentiality, good judgement and poise

Ability to provide support for afterhours program events scheduled in the evenings or on the weekends

Preferred Qualifications

MA degree in a related field

5 years’ work experience with graduate students and/or managing a graduate program

Budget management experience

Marketing and recruiting experience

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as 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 positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration.

Pay Range:

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

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 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 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 protected by law.

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 Department of Human Resources website.