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Assistant Director, Psaros Center for Financial Markets & Policy - McDonough School of Business - Georgetown University
The Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy - housed in Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business (MSB) - has a legacy of impact - from its origins following the 2008 financial crisis to its ongoing expertise on timely issues at the intersection of finance and policy. Through influential thought leadership and rigorous, independent, and timely research, the Center impacts policy and practice for market participants around the world.
Job Overview
The Assistant Director provides administrative and program support to the Georgetown Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy, with responsibilities for program and event planning, marketing and communications, website and social media, financial management, day-to-day operation of the Center.
They coordinate with other MSB departments in duties that regularly include but are not limited to managing events and seminars, planning and hosting in person and virtual events, handling travel/logistics, coordinating expense reimbursements, managing student workers, maintaining schedule/calendar, and managing student employees and volunteers – and as needed, providing assistance with teaching and research activities for finance faculty.
Work Interactions
Providing direct support to the Founding Director, Executive Director, Associate Director, and Associate Director of Student Engagement of Psaros Center, the Assistant Director interacts with the Office of the Dean, Office of Marketing and Communications, Academic Directors, and faculty at McDonough School of Business; and with members of the University staff – for example, internally with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Advancement, and UIS); and externally with speakers, sponsors and advisors to the Center.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, finance, or public policy or related area
- 1 to 3 years of relevant/professional experience - preference for in higher education
Ability to be entrepreneurial and to work independently - Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Preferred qualification
Website maintenance and database management experience
Work Mode: 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 Mode of Work Designation.
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
