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Requirements
Job Overview
This individual must be organized, efficient, and able to manage multiple projects on multiple timelines. S/he must be
highly motivated, results-oriented, and proactive in coordinating the activities of the Fritz Fellows, working with
University leaders, center and institute directors, faculty leads and unit administrators. The position requires superior
organizational skills, strategic thinking, discretion, a capacity to anticipate needs and to pre-emptively respond to
them, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues across the university. S/he will
be asked to manage and implement projects and administrative duties in a team-oriented environment with the goal
of ensuring the success of the Fritz Fellows initiative. S/he must be able to work effectively and manage activities of
students ranging from undergraduates to postdoctoral fellows.
Work Interactions
The position will be responsive to various leaders of Technology and Society Initiatives under one supervisor whose
designation will rotate annually. The coordinator may be asked to support multiple projects in the Technology and
Society initiative, working with center and unit directors on main campus, the capital campus and the Law Center,
including planning and management of meetings, projects, conferences, and complex tasks requiring administrative
support. The incumbent will interact closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders internally and externally
including administrators, deans, faculty members, students, and others, and will work directly with Fritz Fellows in
performing day to day duties. The work performed will be integral to the effective functioning and success of the
Technology and Society Initiative at the University.
Requirements and Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding organizational skills
Exceptional reliability and work ethic
Advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
A familiarity with GMS an advantage
2 years' practical experience working in an administrative role is required
Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree preferred
Experience with work with senior leaders in a higher education setting
Experience in managing multiple projects for multiple principals simultaneously
Experience in working with Confidential Information Budgets/ Organization structures/ HR -related issues
High level of professionalism required to represent senior university leaders
Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to take initiative including managing efforts independently
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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 .
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:
The Georgetown University community is committed to our public health approach and the important role that vaccines play in contributing to the safety of our University and our broader communities. Georgetown University requires students, faculty, staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot when eligible, or to have an approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement applies to all faculty and staff, including teleworking employees. Complete details and updates can be found in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center .