Managing Director, Economic Dignity Lab - McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University

Georgetown University • Lexington, MA

22h • $80,429 - $157,239 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Economic Dignity Lab at Georgetown University seeks a dynamic Managing Director to execute the mission and serve as day-to-day engine of the Lab. The Economic Dignity Lab seeks to develop, specific, tangible policy solutions based off the principle that the ultimate goal of economic policy should be a guarantee of the following three-part definition of economic dignity: 1) the ability to provide for loved ones while being there for life’s most precious moments; 2) the ability to pursue purpose and potential – with second and third chances; and 3) the ability to work with respect, and have freedom from domination or humiliation. The Managing Director is charged with supporting and overseeing execution of the mission and vision of the Lab, as set forth at a high level by the Executive Director, and will direct the Lab’s daily activities. The Managing Director will be the primary contact and staff support for the Lab’s Executive Director. They also will build and enhance the network of the Lab, including identifying and supporting opportunities for collaboration with potential partners. In addition, the Managing Director will serve as a key point of contact for the Lab, along with the Economic Dignity Lab Executive Director, and will represent the Lab in meetings within and outside Georgetown. The Managing Director will manage any administrative personnel that work on including, but not limited to communications, administrative, financial, and/or events support. This position will work collaboratively with all staff to advance the mission of the Lab. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building programs and executing on big ideas. They will be an experienced professional with prior experience and expertise in managing a non-profit organization, program, or coalition, and have experience in and/or knowledge about the intersection of technology and social issues. Located in the nation’s capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world. The Economic Dignity Lab is based primarily on the University’s Capitol Campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 5-8 years of relevant work experience or executive and team leadership experience required
• Proven track record building teams, programs, and/or organizations
• Strong financial acumen in the areas of non-profit budgeting, financial management, sustainability, and operations
• Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of the evidence-base, stakeholders, and opportunities in the field of economic dignity, poverty and inequality, or economic mobility
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders across disciplines and viewpoints
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solutions
• Ability to work well as part of a small team and roll sleeves up for other duties as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with public interest organizations, think tanks, funders, policy development organizations, or research organizations
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with funders

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Director with strategic planning, implementation, and coordination of Economic Dignity Lab programs, projects, and fundraising strategy.
• Build relationships, communicate organization goals and operational plans across EDL staff and other Georgetown centers or schools as needed.
• Have primary administrative responsibility for the organization, including hiring and supervising staff; and managing the budget.
• Coordinating operation and use of EDL space
• Support the Executive Director in developing and implementing a communications strategy.
• Support the Executive Director in helping to develop and execute a strategy for fundraising
• Advanced planning and coordination for EDL events
• Overseeing convenings
• Executing on established EDL programs.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director