Program Development Associate, McDonough School of Business

Georgetown University • Lexington, MA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Program Development Associate plays a vital part in shaping new academic offerings and serving as a key contributor to the growth and long-term sustainability of the McDonough School of Business. Specifically, the Program Development Associate, operating out of the Office of the Dean, will support the planning, development, and implementation of academic and co-curricular programming for the Georgetown Miami initiative, a strategic expansion of Georgetown University into the greater Miami region. The individual in this role will focus on developmental workstreams that will prepare Georgetown for the launch and growth of undergraduate and graduate offerings in Miami, including early graduate programming (e.g., MA-IBP) and future undergraduate residencies.
This role will collaborate closely with representatives of the McDonough School of Business, Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences, the Walsh School of Foreign Service, and university-wide administrative partners. The individual in this role will provide essential support in program design, facilities planning, student life programming, compliance with Florida’s Commission for Independent Education (CIE) and Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), and alumni and stakeholder engagement. Ultimately, the role will contribute substantively to the early phases of program development and community building in Miami that are necessary for a successful launch of Georgetown’s presence and future expansion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-3 years of experience in higher education program development, student services, academic administration, or building partnerships with external organizations.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to drive action and manage multiple concurrent initiatives on fixed timelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and proactively solve problems
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Academic and co-curricular program development
• Facilities and resource development
• Alumni, donor, and stakeholder engagement
• Regulatory compliance

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