​Executive Assistant, Prisons and Justice Initiative - Georgetown University

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Job Overview

Georgetown University’s Prisons and Justice Initiative (PJI) was founded in 2016 to bring together leading scholars, practitioners, and students to examine the problem of mass incarceration—one of the most crucial moral and political issues of our time. Through public events, research seminars, and programming, PJI works to better understand the causes and consequences of the mass incarceration crisis and to contribute to bipartisan solutions for effective reform. PJI’s programs offer transformative education and training to open doors for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Current PJI Programs include Pivot, the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program, the Prison Scholars Program, the Bachelor of Liberal Arts program at the Patuxent Institution, and the Making an Exoneree class.

The Executive Assistant (EA) is a one-year renewable term position in the Prisons and Justice initiative at Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences. The EA will provide administrative support for the Director and other executive leadership to ensure efficiency and ease in accomplishing key tasks and furthering organizational initiatives. The EA will develop a strong understanding of the Director’s priorities and accordingly schedule, coordinate, maintain, and organize meetings, communications, documents, and related arrangements. The EA will anticipate needs and promptly and appropriately respond. The EA will develop and foster professional relationships with internal and external partners of the organization with a good understanding of audiences and effective, high-quality communication.

Work Interactions

The Executive Assistant (EA) will provide support for all of the PJI’s programs by supporting the general operation of the organization and freeing up leadership to focus on business development and high-level planning efforts. The EA will report to the Director and will be primarily responsible for directly assisting the Director with daily administrative and communication tasks. The EA will also work closely with the Managing Director to support the Director and the organization as a whole.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent training, Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 1-3 years of work experience

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and execute

• Critical attention to detail

• Perceptiveness, preparedness, and ability to anticipate needs

• Flexible team player willing to do what it takes to get the job done

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Experience working with returning citizens

• Experience working in Higher Education/Academic Programs

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.

Cover letter and resume required for consideration.

Pay Range:

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

$19.20 - $28.70

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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