Assistant Program Manager, Center for the Constitution - Georgetown University Law Center
- Employer
- Georgetown University
- Location
- Washington D.C
- Closing date
- Aug 21, 2019
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- Industry
- Education
- Function
- Management, Program Manager
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Requirements
The Georgetown Center for the Constitution organizes a number of programs on constitutional law and theory to Georgetown Law. F ounded in 2012, the Center offers a variety of programs on constitutional law and theory at Georgetown Law, placing special emphasis on how best to remain faithful to the Constitution's text.
The Assistant Prog r am Manager handles the daily administration of th e Center including personne l and application management, confer e nc e and symposium man age m e nt, a s we ll as other co-sponsored events. S/he is tasked with converting symposium papers to a format s uit a bl e to be published as an e- book . The Ass i s t ant Pro g r a m Manager will assist the Pro g r a m Manager in all of these areas and has duties that include but are not limited to:
- Assist in organizing conferences and other events sponsored by the Center, including drafting and sending invitations to faculty for two major conferences.
- Coordinate with the Office of Faculty Support, Financial Affairs, Special Events and other Georgetown Law departments to fully execute successful events.
- Collaborate with the Georgetown Journal of Law and Public Policy to ensu re timely publication of scholarship resulting from Center events.
- Develop and maintain an electronic depository for scholarship relevant to the Center's mission in coordination with the Georgetown Law Library and the directors.
- Create and maintain a web-based platform for sharing relevant scholarship with fellow scho l ars.
- Promote the center and events, corresponding with Student Fellows regarding events, employment opportunities, and research tools.
- Advertise the Center's events and programs across multiple mediums, identifying and corresponding with media outlets to promote the Center.
- Assist with creating, administering, and recording the application processes of graduate fellowships and summer boot camp; Draft and send acknowledgement letters and acceptance/rejection letters to applicants.
- Support graduate fellows and visiting scholars in relocating to DC for their appointments, coordinating with campus staff to handle all logistical details.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with a dmission into the JD pro g r am
- Outstanding int e rp e r so nal, oral and written communication s kill s
- Strong organizati ona l and time-management abilities
- Ability to effectively serve diverse personalities, maintain poise and professiona l demeanor, diplomacy and tact, sound jud g ment and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive information in what can be a high-pressured e n v ironm ent
- Familiarity with web design software and the development of web pages and the ability assist in the updating and upkeep of Center web pages
- Ability to design and create PowerPoint presentations and assist with their presentation as needed
- Ability to learn how to convert documents to a form suitable for e-book publication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, willingness and ability to learn university software, and familiarity with laser printers, fax machines, and photocopiers
- Willing to acquire basic proficiency in handling WordPerfect documents
- 3-4 years pr og re ss ive administrative and project management experience, editing and proofreading skills are preferr ed
Company
Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on its three campuses in Washington, DC.
Georgetown University is a leading employer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and offers prospective employees an opportunity to work with the best and the brightest in a caring, diverse and intellectually stimulating campus environment. The University is world renowned for its academic and research programs which provide our faculty and staff with unprecedented career challenges and growth opportunities. Enjoy working with our students and professional colleagues who are proud of their accomplishments and strive to be leaders in their respective fields.
Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY OFFERS ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING A TUITION ASSISTANCE PLAN.
- Website
- http://www.georgetown.edu/
- Telephone
- 2026872008
- Location
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37th & O Streets, NW
Suite 1200A
Washington
DC
20057
US
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