Assistant Director of Academic and Faculty Affairs, Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) Program, Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS)

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 MSFS Assistant Director of Academic and Faculty Affairs provides academic advising and faculty affairs administration for 250+ US and international students and 100+ full-time and adjunct faculty members in the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program. The Assistant Director will serve as a member of the MSFS curriculum committee and provide program administration as needed in coordination with the Director of Academic and Faculty Affairs.  These activities include managing course scheduling, tracking student progress to degree, and providing internship and career-related services in coordination with the SFS Career Center. The Assistant Director will be the point of contact for and facilitate the hiring, onboarding, and training of adjuncts, other new faculty, and Practitioners in Residence. These activities also include syllabi collection/review and tracking course evaluations. 

Work Interactions

This position reports to the MSFS Director of Academic and Faculty Affairs and works closely with the MSFS administrative team, faculty, and students.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related, progressively responsible experience in student or academic affairs or a close combination of education and experience

• Master’s degree preferred

• Experience in academic advising and/or career coaching preferred

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to deal with a variety of constituents from a wide range of diverse populations

• Superb writing, editing and proofreading skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to organize effectively and manage multiple priorities

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 and AAP 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:

$47,586.00 - $87,558.13

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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