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Director of Fellows and Career Programs McCourt Schools Institute of Politics and Public Service

Employer
Georgetown University
Location
Washington D.C.


Director of Fellows and Career Programs McCourt Schools Institute of Politics and Public Service

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) at Georgetown's McCourt School of Public Policy is a non-academic program established to better connect students with the political process and empower them to make it work better. Driven by a belief that better understanding can lead to more civil and productive politics, GU Politics offers a series of programs focused on practical and applied politics that offers students opportunities to directly engage with leading members of the political, governmental, journalism and advocacy communities; explore ideas to improve the process; and work to put some of those ideas into practice.

The Director of Fellows and Career Programs will oversee two of GU Politics' flagship programs: the fellows program, and its career service programs. His/her duties include but are not limited to:

Fellows Program:
  • Oversee selection process for each class of GU Politics Fellows (every semester).
  • Manage all programming aspects of each fellow's tenure.
  • Coordinate fellows' discussion groups and office hours.
  • Work with the Director of Events and Special Programs to facilitate events with fellows.
  • Select and manage student strategy teams for each fellow.
  • Work with the communications team to promote fellows activities on campus.

Career Program:
  • Implement a recurring mentorship program that connects students one-on-one with political practitioners
  • Plan and execute career chats with practitioners to shed light on career paths in public service
  • Organize visits and field trips to explore different industries
  • Facilitate internship and recruitment opportunities; eventually identifying opportunities to fund student stipends for internship work
  • Conduct skills-building workshops, trainings and clinics to provide students with tangible experience.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with alumni and professionals in government, campaigns, and the private and non-profit sectors to expand the GU Politics network of mentors and employers
  • Liaise with career-oriented offices and entities within Georgetown University and among its various schools and programs to identify partnership and collaboration opportunities
  • Expand the breadth and scope of career-focused programs and initiatives in new and innovative ways

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher.
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in politics, government, advocacy, political campaigns, public relations, journalism or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of and passion for politics, government, public policy, media, advocacy, and current affairs is essential.
  • Strategic thinker with strong planning, management organizational skills
  • Strong skills in leadership, problem-solving, time management and communication
  • Strong interpersonal/relationship building skills
  • Willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary
  • Ability to build and foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects and achieve goals
  • Enjoys working directly with students
  • Some professional experience in career development is helpful.


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Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.


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