Senior Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, Dean's Office - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences

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.

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Job Overview

The Senior Associate Dean of Graduate Programs will manage the graduate programs within the College of Arts & Sciences and serve as a key leadership role, acting as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert in graduate program management. Reporting directly to the Dean, the role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies that optimize graduate enrollment, ensure program sustainability, and advance institutional goals.

The position provides strategic leadership in enrollment planning and long-term strategy to enhance competitiveness and student success, while partnering with marketing and communications across the university to highlight the unique value of the College’s graduate programs. It works closely with academic leadership, campus partners, and resource planning units to ensure graduate priorities are integrated into the broader mission of the College, using enrollment trends, yield data, and student metrics to guide decision-making. The role also coordinates with key stakeholders—including admissions, marketing, and academic affairs—to strengthen alignment and collaboration, identify inefficiencies in enrollment processes, and implement solutions that improve recruitment, retention, and completion outcomes. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in admissions policies and practices, enrollment management trends, financial aid, registration best practices, and marketing. Direct experience in recruitment, budgeting, personnel management, and the use of information systems to promote efficiency is essential.

The role also has responsibility for policy development, compliance, and graduate union management for the College programs, including oversight of College PhD slot allocation, adherence to GAGE contracts, coordination with finance teams on grants and fellowships, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.

Work Interactions

Under the supervision of the Dean, the position collaborates extensively with the Vice Deans, the Joint Office of Graduate Studies, the Academic and Admissions Offices, the Office of Merit Aid, College of Arts & Sciences Budget, Planning, and Finance Office, College of Arts & Sciences Communications Office, and departmental graduate programs and their directors. Additional key partnerships include Revenue and Receivables, the Office of Assessment and Decision Support, the GMS Core Team, Employee and Labor Relations, and other offices whose work impacts graduate enrollment and student experience. At times, provide supervision of staff overseeing tasks pertinent to CAS graduate programs.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 8 years of progressive experience in enrollment management, program planning, or related leadership roles within higher education.

• Demonstrated success in developing and executing enrollment strategies that support growth and institutional competitiveness.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and apply insights to strategic decision-making.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders and build consensus.

• Strategic mindset with a track record of anticipating challenges and implementing effective solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis in support of enrollment and program planning.

• Familiarity with enrollment management systems, student information systems, and data management tools.

• Demonstrated knowledge of policies and compliance requirements related to graduate education and collective bargaining agreements.

• Experience collaborating with finance teams on grant-funded positions and external fellowships.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regula