Assistant Director, Mortara Center for International Studies

Position description

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation’s capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Assistant Director, Mortara Center for International Studies – Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) -Georgetown University

Georgetown’s Mortara Center for International Studies promotes scholarly, interdisciplinary research by faculty and students, advancing policy-relevant knowledge about international political, social, and economic issues, and generating communities of research and practice on key global concerns.

Job Overview

The Assistant Director is responsible for the daily management and representation of the Mortara Center, including outreach and development, event management, and program and budget administration, as well as promotion of the Center’s extensive and varied activities with a consistent and effective message to the Georgetown University campus, the Washington D.C. community and beyond.

Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation

The Assistant Director reports to the Mortara Director and supervises all center operations and student employees.

This position has been designated as 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 website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field – preference for a Master’s degree in a relevant field – for example, international affairs
• At least 3 years of closely related professional experience in program administration and event planning – preferably in higher education 
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Capacity to interact effectively with a diverse community, including students, faculty, staff, university administrators, donors, and media
• Proficiency with technologies related to the functions of the role
• Ability to develop proficiency in the Workday Financials system

Application instructions

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