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Program Manager, Office of the President - Georgetown University
Job Overview
Georgetown's Office of the President seeks an independent, thoughtful, and flexible individual for the role of Program Manager to assist with a wide range of projects and administrative tasks covering a variety of functional areas. They work within the operational core of the President's Office to help ensure smooth day-to-day office performance; and to assist with and/or manage a variety of short and long-term programs and projects related to the President's Office operations and Presidential initiatives. A key team member, the Program Manager interacts and works collaboratively with all members of the President's Office staff, colleagues across the university, and external guests and partners.
The Program Manager has a dedication to creative thinking and independent problem solving, and a willingness and availability to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends. They place a premium on initiative, versatility, good judgment, excellent interpersonal and communications skills, and a positive, can-do attitude.
Examples of duties include but are not limited to:
Managing the President's Office student employee and high school intern programs
Coordinating campus visits for prospective students
Assisting at university events as needed
Meeting setup and logistics, note taking, and office administrative tasks and errands
Conducting short-term research projects
Work Interactions
Reporting directly to - and working closely with - the Assistant to the President for Administration and Special Programs, and the Program Manager also works closely with the Vice President and Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff. Additionally, they supervise not only a team of undergraduate student employees, but also high school student interns; and have opportunities to connect with colleagues in various roles across Georgetown's campuses.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Outstanding communication skills, good judgment, diplomacy, a commitment to problem-solving, teamwork, and confidentiality
Availability and willingness to work occasionally outside of regular business hours, to include weekends, early mornings, and late evenings
Work Mode: On Campus. 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 on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation .
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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 .