Assistant Director of Academic & Student Affairs
- Employer
- Georgetown University
- Location
- Washington D.C
- Closing date
- Jun 14, 2019
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- Industry
- Education
- Function
- Executive, Management, Director
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Requirements
The Assistant Director of Academic & Student Affairs provides support services for 450+ McCourt students, provides administrative support for 14+ McCourt student organizations, and coordinates the scheduling of 130+ courses each academic year and summer. S/he supports the McCourt faculty and administration in implementing policies as it relates to student programs/activities and class scheduling and makes recommendations on student-related issues. Under the supervision and direction of the Assistant Dean of Academic & Student Affairs, the Assistant Director has additional duties that include but are not limited to:
Student Affairs
- Advises all McCourt School student organizations and student leaders (14+), coordinating new student organizations' development, policies, and approval processes.
- Advises, oversees, and manages finances/budgets for all McCourt Schools student organizations (total budget of $30,000+).
- Oversees Declining Balance Cards processes and policies for McCourt student organizations.
- Provides ongoing training to student leaders on leadership, budget, event-planning, and other areas.
- Supports the Associate Director of Student Affairs with implementing all orientations, commencement ceremonies, and all-McCourt community events (for example, McCourt Policy Challenge, APPAM research conference, and NASPAA simulation).
- Supervises a new student organization committee and serves as a liaison between student leaders and McCourt administration and faculty, providing recommendations for policies, processes, and services to better support McCourt students.
- Serves as one of the liaisons for students in crisis or in need of counseling to appropriate University services (Academic Resources Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences).
- Serves as an advisor for all disability support services at McCourt and serves as a liaison between students and faculty on matters of disability support.
Academic Affairs
- Oversees fall, spring, and summer course scheduling (130+ courses) for McCourt faculty in conjunction with the Director of Academic Affairs and Assistant Dean for Academic & Student Affairs.
- Submits course requests, schedule/classroom changes, course descriptions, and course updates via CourseLeaf or GoogleForms to the Office of the University Registration (OUR).
- Coordinates cross-listed courses with other academic departments.
- Updates all materials (such as course descriptions and class schedule grids) to be sent to incoming and returning students.
- Submits classroom change and technology requests to Classroom Education Technology Services (CETS).
- Provides administrative support for all faculty, including copying materials and Canvas support.
- Attends monthly OUR scheduling workgroup meetings, collecting and updating the syllabus database.
- Assists with student advising for all academic programs and student course registration.
Department Support
- Coordinates the Student Ambassador Program with Admissions and presents at recruitment and yield events.
- Attends national/regional graduate school fairs as needed.
- Supports the Administrative Coordinator with faculty and student organizations' room and space reservations.
- Supports Academic & Student Affairs team with ongoing projects and new initiatives.
- Supervises student assistants.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree; Masters preferred
- Experience working in higher education preferred
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
-
37th & O Streets, NW
Suite 1200A
Washington
DC
20057
US
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