Senior Program Coordinator - Neuroscience PhD and Integrative Neuroscience MS Programs
About The Position
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. The Senior Program Coordinator (PC) provides administrative, trainee, and academic support to the Integrative Neuroscience (INNS) MS and our multi-departmental Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience (IPN) PhD program. The PC provides post award administrative support of the IPN training grant program activities and reporting requirements. PC responsibilities for this position include assisting with recruitment; admissions; monitoring the academic progress of all MS and PhD students; alumni and career services outreach efforts; and organizing special events for both programs. This position will also serve as academic coordinator (i.e., course registration through Courseleaf) for the IPN PhD and INNS MS Programs. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Neuroscience.
Requirements
- 2+ years of relevant administrative experience, preferable in biomedical academic settings
- A collaborative and transparent leadership style, cultural awareness and agility, and have the ability to build trust and credibility
- Experience working with diverse faculty, student, and trainee populations
- Demonstrated ability to work productively independently and as part of a team
- Excellent time management skills and experience managing multiple projects/tasks with conflicting deadlines.
- Must have well developed organizational skills, advanced communication skills, and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Keen attention to detail
- Experience organizing events and programming for faculty and students
- Proficient with MS office (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and online collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs, Dropbox).
- Demonstrated ability to gain proficiency in and to use diverse software platforms, preferably in academic settings
- Scheduling and teleconferencing software skills (i.e., Zoom, Google Calendar, Doodle Poll)
- Undergraduate Degree, preferably in a STEM field
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Workday, Slate, and Cognos software
- Experience with RedCap database platform
- Experience with website maintenance (e.g. Wordpress)
- Demonstrated ability to interact professionally and effectively with investigators, sponsors, and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- assisting with recruitment
- admissions
- monitoring the academic progress of all MS and PhD students
- alumni and career services outreach efforts
- organizing special events for both programs
- academic coordinator (i.e., course registration through Courseleaf) for the IPN PhD and INNS MS Programs
- provides post award administrative support of the IPN training grant program activities and reporting requirements
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
