Project Coordinator, Center for Youth Justice, McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University

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

Project Coordinator, Center for Youth Justice, McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University.

The operation of the Center for Youth Justice (CYJ; formerly the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform/CJJR) Certificate Programs is crucial to the overall function of the organization. When the Center began, we operated just one Certificate Program at Georgetown University, which has since expanded into 5-7 per year and hundreds of new nationwide leaders joining the Fellows Network annually. Since 2007, CYJ has held over 65 Certificate Programs and welcomed over 2,000 individuals into the Fellows Network. This includes Certificate Programs we host in Washington, DC., in the field across the United States, and online. Each Certificate Program project requires a dedicated, time consuming process including initial creation, development of relevant training topics and curriculum elements, direct engagement and work with instructors to create materials and presentations, vetting and acceptance of each class of participants, registration and setup for each individual with the University, implementation and execution of each actual weeklong training program, and feedback and support as teams develop and implement local Capstone Project reform efforts in their own jurisdictions. The Project Coordinator is essential to all of these functions, and serves as a support system to the Deputy Director for Certificate Programs to achieve success in each project.

Every year there is an increased demand for both existing Certificate Programs and newly developed trainings to meet the needs of our diverse stakeholders across the country.  This position will support CYJ to continue to operate and expand upon its Certificate Program offerings, and in doing so fulfill its mission to help jurisdictions around the country shape policy and practice change that lead to improved life outcomes for this country’s children, youth and families. 

Work Interactions

The Project Coordinator will play an important role in the development, organization, and administration of CYJs various Certificate Programs, including those offered at Georgetown University, in the field, and online. The Project Coordinator will be supervised by the CYJ Deputy Director for Certificate Programs and will have no direct reports.  The Project Coordinator will interact with all members of the CYJ staff, will be a valued member of the organization, and will contribute to CYJ’s mission to improve the lives of youth and families who touch or at risk of touching the justice system.

Specifically, this position will support the Deputy Director for Certificate Programs to coordinate all day-to-day activities involved in the development, organization, and operation of CYJ’s Certificate Programs and project initiatives. Project Coordinator duties include monitoring and reporting on the status of projects/programs including cost, timing, and staffing; ensuring adherence to internal and external quality standards; collaborating with subject matter experts to develop curriculum and materials; and managing multiple interrelated programs occurring in different locations nationwide

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must have a college degree (Master’s degree preferred)

• 1-3 years of relevant experience along

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented individual capable of handling multiple varied tasks at once

• Must be able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and work well in a team setting

• Strong interpersonal skills are required

• Should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sites, Box, and Zoom

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. 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 wo