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Associate Director of Research, Baratta Center for Global Business - McDonough School of Business - Georgetown University

Georgetown’s Baratta Center for Global Business seeks to distinguish our McDonough School of Business as the premier destination for global business education by partnering with other schools and companies in Washington, D.C., and around the world. The Center will conduct research on the “future of global business” and enable student programs (in MSB, SFS, SPP, Economics, others) focused on global business, engage external organizations for research and student programs, and seek membership dues from them.

Job Overview

The Associate Director of Research assists the Executive Director and the Director of Research & Member Initiatives in conducting Center research, writing case studies and white papers, and leveraging various technology platforms and AI tools.

They conduct research on relevant topics - international trade, global value chains, cross-border investing, global innovation and tech transfer and related topics - and leverage technology for research and other activities - such as helping deliver innovative analyses and supporting the use of AI and other tools to enhance and simplify the Center’s activities

As well, they interface with 15-30 external members and MSB/ Georgetown faculty, students, and programs.

Work Interactions

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Baratta Center for Global Business, the Associate Director of Research works closely with the Center’s Director of Research & Member Initiatives. In addition to engaging with Center member organizations and faculty, they also interface with MSB faculty, programs and research coordinators, and research faculty of other schools.

Requirements and Qualifications

• BA/BS - preference for MA/MS
• 5 years of experience in an analyst or program management role
• Strong data, research, presentation, and writing skills
• Hands-on familiarity with a range of current data and web technologies, including search, data, and AI platforms
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills
• Effective working in teams, along with motivating, developing, and managing student interns and others
• Ability to work with a range of workplace, social media, and digital technologies

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 Mode of Work Designation .

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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.