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Program Manager, Planning and Development - School of Continuing Studies (SCS)

Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies (SCS) offers graduate programs in professional and liberal studies, more than 30 professional certificate programs, custom and corporate training and education, summer school and special programs, and the University's only part-time bachelor's program. By pairing seasoned scholars and practitioners with innovative educational programming, SCS prepares students with the skills needed to succeed in today's evolving business landscape.

The Program Manager provides administrative management and support for the ground and online modalities for academic programs which include: Project Management and Urban and Regional Planning. This position assists with the day-to-day administrative activities of the program(s), and serves as the liaison with various University departments. This position will play a vital role by managing various touch points of the student life cycle, as well as, assisting in administrative programmatic related tasks. This position is responsible for upholding and being well versed in all School and University academic and administrative policies while working with various stakeholders in the community. The Program Manager job requirements include but are not limited to:

• Supports the day-to-day activities of the Urban and Regional Planning program.
• Provides support and direction for academic advising, registration processes, academic actions, admissions events, new student orientation, and student out-processing procedures.
• Acts as the liaison between the program and various SCS and University departments on behalf of the student body.
• Acts as the first touch point for all incoming students in the cluster and will manage the conversion from enrolled to registered during their first semester.
• Manages the transition for all new students to current student status in preparation for the fall, spring and summer semesters. This work will involve pulling reports, tracking enrollment with admissions advisors, and providing updates to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience or interest in urban planning, a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to successfully manage a variety of projects
• Academic advising experience, preferred
• Strong work ethic, good judgment, ability to collaborate effecting with others

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a professional environment including experience coordinating/planning events or travel

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