Program Development Associate, 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.

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Job Overview

Program Development Associate, Office of the Dean| McDonough School of Business - Georgetown University

The Program Development Associate plays a vital part in shaping new academic offerings and serving as a key contributor to the growth and long-term sustainability of the McDonough School of Business. Specifically, the Program Development Associate, operating out of the Office of the Dean, will support the planning, development, and implementation of academic and co-curricular programming for the Georgetown Miami initiative, a strategic expansion of Georgetown University into the greater Miami region. The individual in this role will focus on developmental workstreams that will prepare Georgetown for the launch and growth of undergraduate and graduate offerings in Miami, including early graduate programming (e.g., MA-IBP) and future undergraduate residencies. 

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Academic and co-curricular program development

• Facilities and resource development

• Alumni, donor, and stakeholder engagement

• Regulatory compliance

Work Interactions

Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategy and Development, the Program Development Associate will take a leading role in managing the development of the Georgetown Miami initiative, which will require regular interaction with: 

• MSB, SFS, Georgetown College faculty for academic and co-curricular program design

• Main Campus University administrators (Registrar, Student Affairs, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, UIS, Campus Ministry, Student Health Services, Global Services, General Counsel, and Provost’s Office)

• Local Miami-based partners, facilities providers, and community organizations

• Alumni, donors, and regional stakeholders

• External regulatory agencies, including Florida’s CIE and MSCHE

This role will collaborate closely with representatives of the McDonough School of Business, Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences, the Walsh School of Foreign Service, and university-wide administrative partners. The individual in this role will provide essential support in program design, facilities planning, student life programming, compliance with Florida’s Commission for Independent Education (CIE) and Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), and alumni and stakeholder engagement. Ultimately, the role will contribute substantively to the early phases of program development and community building in Miami that are necessary for a successful launch of Georgetown’s presence and future expansion.

Requirements and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree

• 2-3 years of experience in higher education program development, student services, academic administration, or building partnerships with external organizations.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to drive action and manage multiple concurrent initiatives on fixed timelines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and proactively solve problems

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Remote. 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: