Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nations 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.
This role represents a foundation-building opportunity within the McDonough School of Business as it will support the establishment of graduate degree program offerings in Athens Greece through a partnership with the Public Power Corporation (PPC) the countrys leading integrated electric utility and largest power provider. Through this partnership Georgetown will deliver graduate education in Athens launching the Executive Masters in Leadership (EML) program in the academic year followed by the M.S. in Environment and Sustainability Management (ESM) program a joint degree offering with Georgetowns Earth Commons Institute in the subsequent year. The programs may run in parallel or on an alternating basis and additional programs may be introduced in future years under an initial 10-year agreement with PPC.
The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in establishing and orchestrating the student-facing elements of Georgetown programs in Greece. Key responsibilities include facilitating program operations student services event planning and faculty/academic support to ensure that all facets of the degree programs are delivered with high quality a high-touch approach and professionalism. This level of effort may extend to off-site activities in Athens Greece as well as international components such as residencies or modules held abroad. The Program Manager may also be asked to travel and support program operations in Dubai UAE where McDonough maintains a branch campus for any degree custom program or short executive education courses that may arise. The Program Manager may also be asked to provide administrative support for admissions and business development efforts (and associated staff) in Athens and the region (e.g. help arrange meetings between sponsor company representatives and Georgetown staff responsible for recruiting and business development).
This position will require regular communication and collaboration with mid-career to executive students seasoned faculty and diverse faculty and staff across the university and different time zones as well as external vendors and service providers. Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to adapt and work well in a small dynamic team and startup environment are essential for success in this role.
Core duties include but are not limited to:
Lead day-to-day program operations for graduate degree offerings in Athens ensuring seamless delivery of academic and student-facing activities.
Coordinate and deliver high-quality student services for mid-career and executive learners.
Plan and execute program-related events residencies and international modules including logistics in Greece and abroad.
Provide operational and administrative support to faculty including classroom readiness.
Support operations admissions and business development by coordinating meetings managing logistics and liaising with corporate partners and vendors.
Based at the Georgetown building at 42 Kraterou Zografou Athens this role serves as a critical bridge between McDonoughs global hubs and a key connection between the Academic Director faculty and others who are largely based in Washington DC. The role will report to the Dubai-based Director of Program Management and Academic Operations maintaining a close partnership with the Dubai team while simultaneously collaborating with faculty and staff from McDonoughs Office of the Dean Graduate & Executive Degree Programs Admissions and Finance as well as the Earth Commons Institute and other central offices on Georgetowns Hilltop Campus in Washington DC.
BA/BS required.
Professionals with 6 years of experience in operations/program/events management.
Ability to work well with mid- to senior-level executives and faculty members as well as a deep commitment to establishing strong relationships with students enrolled in the Athens-based degree programs.
Must be capable of working efficiently with Canvas Microsoft Office Suite especially MS Excel as well as the Google Suite of software.
Fluency in Greek and English is required.
The incumbent must reside within easy commuting distance of the Georgetown building in Athens or be willing to relocate to within easy commuting distance of Athens at their own expense.
Prior experience in higher education or a customer-centric industry (e.g. hospitality retail etc.) and/or familiarity with the educational landscape in Greece or the southeastern European region is a plus.
Exhibit the ability to bring a fresh and entrepreneurial perspective creating enthusiasm around a shared vision for operational efficiency and customer service to create a solid foundation for Georgetown in Greece.
This positions work mode has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a positions mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown Universitys mode of work designations can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: Range:
The projectedsalary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
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Compensation is determined by a number of factors including but not limited to the candidates individual qualifications experience education skills and certifications as well as the Universitys business needs and external factors.
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.
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