Program Coordinator, Health & the Public Interest/Addiction Policy & Practice – Georgetown School of Arts & Sciences – Georgetown University

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

ID: 7110018
Posted: September 8, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job 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

Program Coordinator, Health & the Public Interest/Addiction Policy & Practice – Georgetown School of Arts & Sciences – Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Program Coordinator builds and maintains programs’ learning communities through recruitment of applicants, support of current students, and providing faculty and administrative support. They are a part of a matrix structure reporting to the Associate Director of Interdisciplinary Programs and the faculty program directors of the assigned academic program; and is a member of a team of Program Coordinators who collectively meet the needs of the 13 Interdisciplinary Studies Programs while having a specific program caseload. Responsibilities for the day-to-day management and maintaining successful programs include but are not limited to:

Outreach to prospective audiences
Recruitment and admissions support to prospects and applicants
Provision of academic affairs & student services to enrolled students
Performance of general financial & human resources accountabilities
Commitment to creating an equitable and diverse community
Administration of faculty support and general administrative operations for the program.
Coordination with the Faculty Director and Associate Director of Interdisciplinary Programs
Work Interactions

Reporting to the Associate Director of Interdisciplinary Programs, the Program Coordinator works closely with the faculty program directors in the day to day operation and all functional areas within the Graduate School Dean’s Office. In addition, they work closely with faculty, prospective students, students, alumni, vendors/suppliers, industry connections, and many other audiences.

As well, they liaise with other Georgetown University offices, such as Graduate Admissions, University Registrar, Office of Global Services, Main Campus Office of Academic Appointments, Student Financial Services, Financial Affairs and other academic units.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Appreciation of science and interdisciplinary perspectives in solving global health care issues
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
Proficiency with Google Apps, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat Pro – preference for WordPress or other web editing tools, Banner/Cognos or other student information systems, Workday, or Slate or other student admissions software
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 positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.