Director, Fields of the Future Initiatives - McDonough School of Business

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.

Requirements

At Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, our mission is to build global business knowledge and inspire ethical leaders to serve the common good. We provide a world-class undergraduate, graduate, and executive experience rooted in our distinctiveness: Access to expertise across Georgetown University’s renowned schools to provide interdisciplinary, integrated, learning experiences; A location in the global capital city of Washington, D.C., with access to thought leaders and influencers across business, government, policy, non-governmental agencies, and embassies; And Georgetown University’s Jesuit tradition that calls upon us to be leaders who foster a collaborative culture and use empathy and care for others as they work to solve the world’s most complex challenges and serve the common good.

The Director of Fields of the Future Initiatives provides strategic leadership, vision, and coordination for a portfolio of cross-cutting initiatives that address emerging global challenges and innovation opportunities. This includes overseeing the Business of Sustainability, AI, Analytics, and the Future of Work, and the Business of Sports. The Director ensures that these initiatives are integrated into the School’s mission and co-curricular programming, thereby enhancing student impact, thought leadership, and convening power. The Director plays a leadership role in identifying new areas of exploration, cultivating partnerships, and aligning initiative efforts with the Dean’s strategic priorities. This role includes oversight of initiative planning, resource management, stakeholder engagement, and communications.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Strategic planning and management of Fields of the Future Initiatives.

• Development of fundraising collateral for prospective donors.

• Engagement of critical stakeholders, including advisory group members, alumni, and industry experts.

Work Interactions

The Director reports directly to the Chief of Staff and collaborates regularly with the Dean, Initiative faculty directors, senior administrators, advancement, alumni and external partners, and colleagues across Georgetown.

This role contributes to the mission of the school as the Fields of the Future are one of the dean’s defining strategic priorities. It is at the intersection of business and the aforementioned critical areas (i.e., sustainability, AI, and Future of Work, healthcare, etc) that the world’s challenges can be addressed and alleviated.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, project management, program development, or a related field

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects

• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic thinking skills

• Ability to manage budgets and oversee program implementation

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, CRM tools (Salesforce a plus)

Preferred qualifications (if applicable)

• Master’s Degree

• Experience managing others

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid 1 day. The Director is expected to work in-person 4 days per week, with the option of working remotely 1 day per week, as agreed upon with the Chief of Staff. 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.

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