Director of Operations - Hayden Center, Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS)
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 Director of Operations provides coordination for the achievement of strategic goals and initiatives to support the creation of the Hayden Center for Space Studies at Georgetown University. The Director of Operations formulates and manages strategic initiatives, directs progress towards meeting goals and achieving benchmarks, ensures follow-through on the part of key persons, and sustains momentum needed to drive initiatives to completion. The Director of Operations ensures timely and effective implementation of the team's priorities, work program, and strategic initiatives. The Director of Operations coordinates identification and outreach to key donors in collaboration with Professor Sarah Johnson and the Office of Advancement. Work Interactions The position reports to Professor Sarah Johnson and works closely with the STIA program and relevant campus-wide partners. The Director of Operations ensures effective stakeholder management by building and maintaining strong and cooperative relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and donors, and building effective ties across the university and the science community, including developing K-12 partnerships with DC Public Schools and supporting the establishment of a public observatory for the nation’s Capital. Requirements and Qualifications Master’s degree and at least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in project management and higher education administration, or an equivalent combination of training and experience related
Requirements
- Master’s degree and at least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in project management and higher education administration, or an equivalent combination of training and experience related
Nice To Haves
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong managerial ability and the ability to think strategically while balancing several complex agendas.
- Ability to interact and work collaboratively across functions, levels and departments toward shared objectives.
- Strong writing and presentation skills, budget management experience, and demonstrated ability to organize teams to achieve results.
- Experience in a school of international affairs is highly desirable.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience at Georgetown University.
Responsibilities
- formulates and manages strategic initiatives
- directs progress towards meeting goals and achieving benchmarks
- ensures follow-through on the part of key persons
- sustains momentum needed to drive initiatives to completion
- ensures timely and effective implementation of the team's priorities, work program, and strategic initiatives
- coordinates identification and outreach to key donors in collaboration with Professor Sarah Johnson and the Office of Advancement
- ensures effective stakeholder management by building and maintaining strong and cooperative relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and donors, and building effective ties across the university and the science community, including developing K-12 partnerships with DC Public Schools and supporting the establishment of a public observatory for the nation’s Capital
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
