Associate Director of Academic Operations, Georgetown University Medical Center

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

Reporting to the Chair of Pharmacology & Physiology, the Associate Director for Academic Operations in the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology, School of Medicine – Georgetown University supports the three degree granting programs (MS in Pharmacology, MS in Physiology, PhD in Pharmacology & Physiology), an NIGMS-funded T32 training grant, and the academic administrative functions supporting 25 faculty members and ~90 full time and ~40 part time students. Additional duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the point-of-contact for Academic Affairs for three graduate programs and for faculty

• Serves as the point-of-contact for graduate admissions for three graduate programs

• Supports the Chair of the Department in department academic operations

Work Interactions

The Associate Director works directly with the Department Chair, providing all administrative support. The Associate Director works directly with the Directors of the MS in Pharmacology, MS in Physiology, and PhD in Pharmacology & Physiology programs in student services and graduate program management. The Associate Director interacts with Faculty, Staff, and Students regarding the policies and procedures of the University. Works directly with the Senior Financial Administrator, BGRO Administrators, Accounts Payable, HR, Purchasing and Contracts, and the Asset Management Office. The Associate Director will collaborate with career development, student, and postdoctoral affairs functions within the Graduate and Postdoctoral Training and Development Division of Biomedical Graduate Education to integrate graduate requirements into institution-level support services and activities. The AD works closely with the Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE) offices (admissions, academic affairs, student services, recruitment, career strategy, and communications), the Office of the University Registrar, and the Office of Global Services for day-to-day administration of the programs.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Five years of administrative work experience

• Two years of program management experience

• Keen attention to detail 

• Working knowledge of Workday/GMS, Wordpress

• A collaborative and transparent work style, cultural awareness and agility

• Experience working with faculty, student, and trainee populations, as well as with invited speakers and donors

• Demonstrated ability to work productively independently and as part of a team

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 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.

Pay Range:

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

$54,616.00 - $100,493.33

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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