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Administrative Coordinator - Department of Government, Georgetown College

Georgetown's Department of Government is an open, dynamic, and publicly engaged community of scholars, students, and professional staff. We believe in the ideal of scholarship for its own sake but are also deeply committed to the role of cutting-edge research in informing politics and public life.

The Department of Government is one of the largest academic departments within the Georgetown College, housing a large undergraduate program, 3 MA programs and a highly ranked PhD program. Reporting to the Chair and Administrative Officer, the Administrative Coordinator is responsible for serving undergraduate students to ensure a positive student experience, as well as faculty with their teaching and research logistics. This position also contributes to the success of the department by successfully hosting events that highlight the Department, its faculty and students. The Administrative Coordinator has duties that include but are not limited to:

• Provides general administrative support to the Department of Government, including the Department's large undergraduate major and minor.
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of the fall and spring course schedules to the Registrar's Office;
• Coordination of large scale events and special meetings,
• Faculty recruitment,
• Undergraduate student research hiring,
• Faculty expense reports, and
• General financial support with processing the Department's financial expenditures.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced office.
• Proficiency in MS Suite applications, Google docs and content-based web site management.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Must be able to navigate sensitive matters with utmost confidentiality, good judgement and poise.