Associate Director, Massive Data Institute - McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University
About The Position
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Requirements Job Overview The Associate Director will work with the Faculty Director on all strategic, operational, administrative, and personnel matters involving the Massive Data Institute (MDI). The Associate Director will be responsible for 1) collaborating with the Faculty Director and MDI executive committee to develop and implement strategic plans; (2) recruiting, supervising, and developing MDI staff; (3) managing and recruiting partnerships with Georgetown and external partners; (4) managing MDI financials with the Faculty Director and McCourt finance; and (5) representing MDI at GU and McCourt meetings and events. The Associate Director provides strategic advice and trusted support to the Director in a wide variety of areas including: managing special projects, managing staff to ensure the day-to-day operations of MDI, implementing marketing and communication plans with MDI staff, and leading staff efforts to plan and host events. S/he will represent the Institute to senior management across campus; and develop and manage strategic partnerships and funding opportunities. Work Interactions The Associate Director will support the MDI mission focused on using interdisciplinary teams and methods and modern computing power to tackle societal scale issues and impact public policy in ways that improve people’s lives through responsible evidence-based research and provide experiential learning opportunities to help train the next generation of scholars and practitioners. The Associate Director will report to the Faculty Director. The Associate Director will develop the MDI annual budget with the Faculty Director, in line with programming priorities for the year. S/he will track spending and oversee financial activities within the unit.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of management experience, with preference given to candidates from the fields of public policy, social science, program management, business or related disciplines.
- A technical background is a plus, as is an advanced degree in public policy or data science related fields.
- Experience managing projects
- Experience supervising administrative staff
Nice To Haves
- Experience writing proposals and managing grants
- Experience planning and coordinating events and workshops
- Knowledge of research center/institute organizational structure and programming
- Program development and strategy review
Responsibilities
- collaborating with the Faculty Director and MDI executive committee to develop and implement strategic plans
- recruiting, supervising, and developing MDI staff
- managing and recruiting partnerships with Georgetown and external partners
- managing MDI financials with the Faculty Director and McCourt finance
- representing MDI at GU and McCourt meetings and events
- managing special projects
- managing staff to ensure the day-to-day operations of MDI
- implementing marketing and communication plans with MDI staff
- leading staff efforts to plan and host events
- develop and manage strategic partnerships and funding opportunities
- develop the MDI annual budget with the Faculty Director
- track spending and oversee financial activities within the unit
- serve as primary liaison to the Office of Advancement
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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