Executive Director, Baratta Center for Global Business Education

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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Executive Director, Baratta Center for Global Business Education | McDonough School of Business - Georgetown University

The Executive Director of the Baratta Center for Global Business Education provides strategic leadership and operational management to advance the McDonough School of Business’s commitment to preparing principled, globally minded leaders. A central focus of this role is student engagement through co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities—ensuring that students from the McDonough School of Business (MSB) and the Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) gain practical, global experience through projects, treks, and meaningful interactions with industry leaders.

The Executive Director leads all aspects of the Center’s strategy, partnerships, programs, and administration—most notably supporting and advancing the distinguished Global Business Fellows (GBF) Program, a joint undergraduate project between the MSB and the SFS that integrates business, economics, policy, and international affairs.

The Executive Director manages the Baratta Center’s operations, staff, and budget, builds partnerships with employers and global organizations, and ensures that students have access to professional experiences that connect academic learning to real-world application and impact. Working collaboratively with the Senior Associate Dean for Global Strategy, the Director of the GBF Program, the Dean’s Office, and staff and faculty leadership, the Executive Director plays a key role in advancing Georgetown’s mission to educate ethical, globally engaged leaders.

Duties include but are not limited to:  

• Lead the operations of the Baratta Center, managing staff, budget, and programs to ensure the effective delivery of student-centered initiatives.

• Partner with the Director of the Global Business Fellows (GBF) program to enhance curriculum coordination, student engagement, and co-curricular programming such as consulting projects, domestic and international treks, site visits, and career-focused events.

• Build partnerships with global organizations to expand experiential learning opportunities for students.

• Coordinate with McDonough’s Career Center, Undergraduate Program Office, and the Office of Advancement to support student placements, alumni engagement, and employer outreach.

• Develop and steward relationships with donors, alumni, and corporate partners to secure resources supporting the Center’s programs and student learning experiences.

• Support the integration of the Center’s programs into the broader student experience at McDonough and across Georgetown.

• Manage staff and administrative processes to ensure smooth operations and successful execution of Center activities.
   

Work Interactions

The Executive Director reports to the Senior Associate Dean for Global Strategy, with a dotted-line relationship to the Director of the Global Business Fellows (GBF) Program to ensure close coordination on program design and co-curricular initiatives. The position collaborates with the Undergraduate Program Office, faculty, administrators, and staff across the School and University to support the academic and co-curricular development of the program.

The Executive Director interacts regularly with students, faculty, alumni, and external partners—including corporations, government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations—to develop experiential learning opportunities such as consulting projects, research collaborations, and global treks. The position also engages with the Baratta Center’s advisory board and with university offices that advance Georgetown’s g