Assistant Director, Science, Technology and International Affairs (STIA), Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS)

Georgetown University

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Drawing on Georgetown’s expertise across international affairs, public policy, global health, environmental studies and security studies, the School of Foreign Service (SFS) established the Science, Technology and International Affairs (STIA) program in 1992 to educate the next generation of leaders skilled in science and technology, create knowledge that will advance cross-cutting solutions for today’s most pressing issues, and drive innovation at the nexus of science and international affairs. Since its founding, STIA has become widely recognized as a leader in research and education and has built linkages across Washington, DC and around the globe. The Assistant Director is responsible for the daily management and representation of the STIA Program, including outreach and development, event management, and program and budget administration, as well as promotion of the Program’s extensive and varied activities with a consistent and effective message to the Georgetown University campus, the Washington D.C. community and beyond, domestically and internationally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 4-5 years of closely related experience in program administration, budget planning, financial management, and fiscal stewardship
Supervisory experience
Demonstrated ability to manage operating budgets, forecast expenses, and ensure compliance with university financial policies
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Capacity to interact effectively with a diverse community, including students, faculty, staff, university administrators, academic counterparts, donors, members of the media, etc.
Strong orientation to detail, deadlines, professionalism, and client service
Ability to provide complex and efficient administrative support and prioritize effectively
Proficiency in technologies related to the functions of the position, including Google apps, MS Office, social media, and web design

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field such as environmental studies, global health, security studies, or science and technology studies
Experience in fundraising, donor management and grant writing
Strong quantitative skills and experience with managing large volumes of data and database queries
Work experience related to science, technology and international affairs