John Carroll Fellows Assistant, Department of English - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences

Georgetown University • Lexington, MA

22h • $23 - $42 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Carroll Fellows Alumni project is being launched to strengthen the long-term impact and legacy of the Carroll Fellows Program by creating a formal alumni group. This group will serve as a platform for engagement, mentorship, fundraising, and events — connecting past Carroll Fellows with current students and the broader Georgetown community. The John Carroll Fellows Assistant will play a central role in launching a new alumni engagement initiative designed to strengthen the legacy and long-term impact of the Carroll Fellows Program. This position focuses on building the foundational structure of a formal alumni network that connects past Carroll Fellows with one another and with current students. The role involves developing organizational frameworks, refining and verifying alumni data, supporting leadership recruitment, and laying the groundwork for future events and programming. Working closely with university stakeholders and program advisors, the Assistant will ensure that milestones are met, documentation is organized, and deliverables are aligned with strategic goals. This is an opportunity to shape a high-impact initiative from the ground up, helping to establish a lasting platform for mentorship, engagement, and community building within the Carroll Fellows network. This position will work closely with the Carroll Scholars Program Director, currently Professor John Glavin, on tasks related to setting up this alumni group, and on any necessary planning, events, and activities related to the Fellows or to Professor Glavin’s work in the Department of English.

Requirements

• Minimum academic level – Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent relevant experience)
• This position requires the ability to organize complex projects, manage stakeholder communication, track milestones and deliverables, and develop structural and event frameworks for the Carroll Fellows Alumni Group.
• Cover letter and resume required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the Carroll Fellows, ideally as a result of participation in the program.
• Some background in project coordination, alumni relations, event planning, or higher education program management.

Responsibilities

• Develop an Alumni Network
• Work with the Office of Advancement to coordinate the Alumni Database Management
• Event Planning
• Strategic Coordination to ensure alignment with program goals.
• Engage with alumni to foster buy-in and build momentum for the initiative.
• Liaise with the Office of Advancement on alumni relations/fundraising
• Tasks as assigned related to the Carroll Fellows or the English Department

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees