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Program Assistant
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Position Number: 5526626
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Human Resources

Program Assistant

Located in a historic neighborhood 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.

Requirements

Job Overview

The Program Assistant ("PA") supports the work of the Collaborative on Global Children's Issues (the "Collaborative"), which launched in 2021 to foster cross-disciplinary research and dialogue on critical and emerging challenges affecting children around the world, with a particular focus on children in adversity and pathways to resilience. The PA reports to the Executive Director of the Collaborative on Global Children's Issues and the VP for Global Engagement and works closely with staff in the Office of the Vice President for Global Engagement. The PA also interacts with faculty and staff in departments across the university, vendors, project partners, and the wider public. The PA supports two ongoing research projects:

The "Faith and the Family: Propagating and Preventing Child-Family Separation across Time and Context" project, a partnership with Catholic Relief Services, aims to deepen scholarship and public understanding of the role of Christian faith communications in both the propagation and prevention of child-family separation across time and context; to facilitate communication between, and build a community of, stakeholders concerned about preventing and responding to child-family separation; and to gain a better understanding of the related knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the Georgetown community.
"The Culture of Encounter and the Global Agenda Project," a collaboration with the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, is a multi-year exploration of the importance of dialogue and collaboration around pressing global challenges.

The Program Assistant ("PA") is essential to the successful conduct and execution of these projects, providing important administrative, program, and communications support to each project. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Research, writing, and editing;
Managing content on the project websites;
Performing outreach via email, social media, and other communications platforms;
Planning and executing webinars, workshops and other Collaborative programs;
Supporting finance, travel, and events logistics, as needed;
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
A familiarity with global child rights and protection
Strong written and oral communications skills
Proven skills in time management, organization, and communications and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a complex, multi-faceted environment
Exceptional attention to detail
Collaborative work style and ability to respond positively to constructive feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

One to two years of professional experience
Foreign language proficiency, preferably Spanish or French
Knowledge of Georgetown's mission and its global activities

Work Mode and Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$18.28 - $27.33

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

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