Associate Director of Graduate Studies - Department of Global Health

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.

Requirements

The Associate Director of Graduate Studies (ADGS) serves as the administrative officer for the Master of Science in Global Health (GLOH) and Master of Science in Global Infectious Disease programs (GLID)at the School of Health, with responsibility for all administrative aspects of the program. Duties include assisting in recruiting students, managing the admissions process, assisting with class scheduling, developing course and activities content, advising students on course selections, guide students to on-campus support for academic and non-academic related issues, work with the department’s marketing and social media engagement strategy, and capturing key metrics for continuous program improvement.  The ADGS works with university administration to fully administer the program and ensure compliance with school, medical center, and University policies.  The ADGS reports directly to the department chair and works closely with the GLOH/GLID Faculty Directors. Specific duties include the following:

• Support program of study development and maintenance.

• Program administration for the GLOH/GLID.

• Faculty onboarding and community of practice development.

• Supporting the evaluation of all aspects of the GLOH/GLID program

• Communications and marketing.

Work Interactions

The ADGS manages key administrative functions of the graduate program. The position reports directly to the Department Chair and does not have direct reports. The scope of work ensures prospective and current students have an experience that reflects the Georgetown brand identity and core values. The role also supports continuous quality improvement activities. Their key Constituents are Academic Affairs (SOH), Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Core and Adjunct Faculty, and Prospective Students.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Advanced degree in global health, public health, global development, program development or business, or higher education

• 3-5 years of work experience in higher education; experience working in the arena of health care, public health, or global development preferred

• Demonstrated superior skills in both written and verbal communications; experience in communicating effectively at all organizational levels and with all stakeholders

• Agility in thinking, proven track record in executing strategies, and demonstrated program management competencies (to include knowledge and skills associated with program evaluations, statistical modeling, and analysis and computation)

• Strong interpersonal skills (the successful candidate must have the presence coupled with the ability to drive change through influence; a demonstrated capability to build and leverage networks; proven experience in engaging, collaborating, and partnering with academic officials and executives in a broad range of health and health care organizations

• A capacity to proactively identify and build consensus among diverse constituencies, foster team building, and manage expectations; and the ability to quickly build credibility with students, faculty, and affiliated organizations and to promote Program goals

• Candidates with established professional networks across the full health ecosystem preferred

Work Mode 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 positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

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