Executive Assistant and Office Manager (Center for Global Health Practice and Impact)
About The Position
The Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (GU CGHPI)’s mission is to sustainably improve health outcomes through generation and translation of scientific evidence into policy and practice. Our work focuses on infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, health security, maternal neonatal child health and health systems strengthening. We apply unique approaches to these areas to optimize outcomes and ensure sustainability through behavioral science, epidemiology and data science, health services outcomes research and integrated delivery methods. To advance the missions of the Center we seek an Executive Assistant and Office Manager. The Executive Assistant and Office Manager plays a key role in maintaining effective communication, ensuring administrative continuity, and fostering a professional, service-oriented office environment. This position helps streamline internal processes, supports resource management, and contributes to the achievement of departmental goals in alignment with Georgetown University’s mission of excellence in education, research, and service.
Requirements
- Four-year Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of experience providing executive support and project management
- Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
- Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, external partners and donors
- Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
- Experience working in multi-cultural settings
- Experience working in organization with extensive international involvement in global health and international development ecosystem
- Working knowledge of public health, health systems and clinical medicine context
- Experience and interest in business and partnership development
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of other languages (Portuguese, Spanish etc.) and international customs is an asset: specifically, knowledge of French is an added advantage.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive-level administrative support to department leadership
- Manage calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and correspondence
- Oversee daily office operations, supplies, facilities coordination, and vendor relationships
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, events, and special projects
- Maintain records, reports, and confidential documentation
- Support budgeting, purchasing, and expense reconciliation processes
- Supervise administrative support staff and/or student workers, as assigned
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- retirement savings
- tuition assistance
- work-life balance benefits
- employee discounts
- an array of voluntary insurance options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
