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Requirements

The McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University is a diverse community of problem-solvers, committed to moving bold ideas to action. We are global citizens, conducting policy-relevant research, and building bridges between our work and the communities we serve. The Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership helps advance the goals of the McCourt School of Public Policy by preparing leaders who can work for the public good across all sectors. The Center’s programs focus on experiential education, research, and public convenings.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for a portfolio of executive certificate programs, managing all aspects of the program implementation under the direction of the Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership’s Associate Director. They ensure the on-time delivery of high-quality academic programs and troubleshoots all problems when programs are in session, minimizing the impact on students and faculty. The incumbent will have the opportunity to work with the Center's renowned faculty and meet top leaders in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector through our programs and issue forums. Reporting directly to CPNL’s Associate Director and interacting with internal and external partners, duties of the Program Coordinator include but are not limited to:

Project Relationship Management

Support the recruitment for executive certificate participants, including the development of marketing materials, website and social media posts, in-person events and advertising.

Communicate with current and future students about the application process, tuition payments, and other program logistics.

Oversee communications with Program alumni.

Intern Supervision and Management

Assist the Associate Director in hiring undergraduate interns who support the Center’s project management and communications.

Supervise up to 2 interns and manages their performance, including handling low level conflict.

Program Delivery

Work with the University Registrar and Student Accounts to register students for the programs and ensure tuition payments are made.

Oversee event planning for the executive certificate programs including – room reservations catering, AV, program materials, and communicating logistics with faculty and students.

Requirements and Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree (or comparable work experience) and 0-2 years of experience working in academic program management

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills plus excellent verbal and written communication skills

Commitment to student success as part of an equitable and diverse community

Exceptional communication skills in customer services, problem-solving, and mediation

Self-motivated; independent, organized, and proactive; highly responsive, flexible, and adaptable

Technical aptitude and the ability to pick up new technology quickly

Experience managing multiple projects with multiple constituents and excellent time management

Understanding of appropriate and confidential communication, file management, and storage

Experience with Google Apps, Microsoft Office, and Zoom applications

Experience with WordPress, Constant Contact, and Canva preferred​

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. The Program Manager will be required to work in the office three times a week on the same days as the Center’s Associate Director. The Program Manager will also have to work onsite during executive certificate programs and other events. 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:

$20.16 - $31.30

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:

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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 .

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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 .