Program & Ops Assistant

Georgetown University • Washington, DC

1d • $41,933 - $65,104 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Georgetown Center for the Constitution (GCC) seeks a Program & Ops Assistant to support the Center’s academic, administrative, operational, communications, and programming activities. The hybrid position provides comprehensive executive, administrative, and operational support to the Executive Director and Faculty Directors Randy Barnett and Stephanie Barclay in their Georgetown faculty and Center leadership roles. Responsibilities include managing complex calendars and travel, assisting with law school classes and course materials, preparing syllabi, coordinating exam logistics, supporting academic research projects, and handling general administrative needs.

The Assistant also leads the Center’s day-to-day communications, including social media management, email newsletter design and distribution, and digital outreach. The role provides workflow support to the Program Manager and Operations & Project Manager with event execution, financial processing, and general Center administration. The position reports directly to the Executive Director and receives daily workflow direction from the Operations & Project Manager and Program Manager. The Center is looking for a highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented person with an interest in constitutional law.

The position is designated hybrid, with one remote day per week. It is a full-time, non-exempt position. The projected pay range is $19.71–$28.85 per hour or $41,000–$60,000 annually, with a target hiring range of $24.04–$26.44 per hour or $50,000–$55,000 annually. The posting also lists a pay range of $20.16–$31.30. Georgetown offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a Tuition Assistance Program that provides a 90% tuition benefit for graduate programs after one year of service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1–3 years of relevant administrative or program support experience; internships and related experience will be considered.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with faculty, students, staff, and distinguished guests.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, email marketing software such as Mailchimp, and social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative or program support experience in an academic, non-profit, or legal setting is preferred.
• Experience with digital media and social media platforms is strongly desired.
• WordPress experience is preferred.
• Ability to produce and edit podcasts is a plus.
• Strong interest in constitutional law.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive, administrative, and operational support to the Executive Director and Faculty Directors.
• Manage complex executive calendars and coordinate travel.
• Assist with law school classes, course materials, syllabus preparation, exam logistics, and academic research projects.
• Handle general administrative needs as directed.
• Lead day-to-day Center communications, including social media management, email newsletter design and distribution, and digital outreach.
• Support the Program Manager and Operations & Project Manager with event execution, financial processing, and general Center administration.
• Assist with executive, administrative, financial, logistical, programmatic, coursework, communications, and day-to-day operational duties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Tuition assistance, including a 90% tuition benefit for graduate programs after one full year of service.
• Work-life balance benefits.
• Employee discounts.
• Voluntary insurance options.

What This Job Offers

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