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Program Specialist, Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), Walsh School of Foreign Service - Georgetown University

Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) - housed within the Walsh School of Foreign Service - is a research organization focused on studying the security impacts of emerging technologies, supporting academic work in security and technology studies, and delivering nonpartisan analysis to technologists and policymakers. CSET currently focuses on artificial intelligence, advanced computing and biotechnology. We are currently accepting applications for a Program Specialist role.

Job Overview

Reporting to CSET’s Director of People and Operations, the Program Specialist will support the development and execution of CSET’s programs and initiatives while providing general administrative, organizational and project management support to ensure CSET’s operations run smoothly. 

CSET Programmatic Support: 

Ensuring success and increasing impact by providing logistical and administrative support for CSET’s various organizational programs and initiatives, including but not limited to:

Summer Internship Program: Supporting recruitment and outreach efforts, hiring and onboarding, and coordinating intern programming and professional development.

External Fellowships: Coordinating logistics for hosting short-term, external fellows, including liaising with home institutions, ensuring alignment, and supporting Fellow selection, onboarding, and integration.

Executive Education: Facilitating program implementation, ensuring alignment between organizational goals and participant needs, managing logistics and providing on-site support.

Georgetown Student Employees: Managing the full lifecycle of student employment; developing hiring strategies, overseeing recruitment processes, supporting current student employees, and optimizing their engagement with CSET projects and priorities. 

Administrative and Operational Support:

Coordinating and developing policies, processes, and job aids

Supporting contract lifecycle management, including drafting, reviewing, and maintaining agreements with external partners, while monitoring renewals, amendments, and compliance with organizational policies.

Contributing to CSET’s operational capacity through various administrative functions, including budget management, document maintenance, and data-related tasks.

Monitoring trends and developments in AI, ML, biotechnology, and national security policy

Contributing to CSET’s organizational development, including internal working groups, seminars, and discussions; and supporting and mentoring colleagues

Upholding CSET’s mission, values and culture

Additional duties as assigned

Note: Please visit CSET’s career page for more information on the role.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

3 to 5 years of relevant work experience providing administrative, operational, logistical and/or project management support

1 year of experience planning and executing programs, events, and/or projects 

Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to details

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Ability to carry on assigned tasks with limited need for supervision

Proficiency with office productivity tools – e.g., Google Docs/Sheets, Microsoft Office

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills

Ability to work successfully in a collaborative matrixed/multi-disciplinary environment

Motivated, enthusiastic, intellectually curious and self-driven

Alignment with CSET’s mission, values and culture

Ability to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Application Instructions:

We consider only complete applications, which include:

Resume

Cover letter that addresses the following:

Why are you interested in CSET and the Program Specialist position, specifically? 

Is it better to be more task-oriented or outcome oriented? Why?

This Program Specialist position is based in the United States and offers no relocation assistance. This position is not eligible for a specialty-occupation sponsorship and, accordingly, this position requires that all applicants be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship from Georgetown University.

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.

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.