Program Coordinator - McDonough School of Business

Georgetown University • Lexington, MA

8d • $44,022 - $73,407 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Coordinator will provide administrative and logistical support for the Sports Business Program and other Fields of the Future Initiatives at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. This role is essential in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, coordinating events, assisting with communications, and facilitating connections among students, alumni, faculty, and industry partners. Working closely with program and initiative leadership, the Program Coordinator will contribute to the successful launch and growth of innovative programs at the intersection of business, sports, sustainability, AI, and other areas. Highly organized, dynamic, and proactive candidates with a passion for business and sports are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities and tasks are likely to shift over time as needs change.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in executive support, program coordination, event management, higher education administration, or a comparable role
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience supporting student programming or other programs in an academic, non-profit, or professional setting
• Proficiency with office and event management software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, project management platforms); familiarity with expense reporting preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders, demonstrating cultural competence and commitment to organizational values

Nice To Haves

• Degree in business, sports management, higher education administration, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support for the Sports Business Program and other Fields of the Future Initiatives
• Coordinate events, meetings, and program activities, including scheduling, planning, and on-site management
• Assist with internal and external communications, including newsletters, emails, and promotional materials
• Support student engagement by managing logistics for experiential learning opportunities, career programming, and industry collaboration
• Manage program records and process expenses to ensure operational efficiency
• Facilitate connections among students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners to strengthen program networks
• Help collect and organize data for program assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement

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: Entry Level