This job has expired

Research Assistant, Temporary - Georgetown University Medical Center

Employer: Georgetown University
Location: Washington D.C.

Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

Research Assistant, Temporary - Georgetown University Medical Center

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 Research Assistant oversees the day-to-day administrative responsibilities, including handling office and email traffic, handling routine phone calls, and filing. S/he organizes and tracks multiple concurrent projects, as well as organizes and manages electronic and paper files. Reporting directly to Sophie Krensky, Project Manager of PharmedOut with ad hoc support in daily office operations, as well as PharmedOut's Director Dr. Fugh-Berman as needed, the Research Assistant has additional duties that include but are not limited to:

Manages office systems, including setting up filing and organizational systems.
Assists with communications, including writing emails to PharmedOut contacts, and corresponding with donors, volunteers, and other Georgetown departments.
Responds to requests for information and other inquiries, providing PharmedOut resources.
Conducts background research for papers and prepares manuscripts for publication, including fact checking, copy editing, and formatting.
Designs brochures, posters, flyers, promotional materials, and other materials as needed, copyediting and formatting manuscripts, brochures, and other materials.
Helps to maintain the PharmedOut website, Facebook, and Twitter pages, including identifying potential content, monitoring and compiling media mentions, PharmedOut publications, and relevant resources to create webpage and social media updates.
Keeps track of the calendar, travel planning, and inventorying promotional items as necessary.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
Previous managerial or administrative experience
Editing, writing, and research skills using electronic bibliographic databases
Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent organizational, communications, time management, and multi-tasking skills
An interest in public health and/or improving healthcare practices
Ability to stay focused on tasks in a sometimes chaotic environment and to interact positively with diverse personalities
A high degree of flexibility and problem-solving skills
Fundraising experience and knowledge of Dreamweaver, HTML, and/or graphics software a plus

Current Georgetown Employees:
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

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.

To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Medical-Center/Research-Assistant--Temporary---Georgetown-University-Medical-Center_JR06877-1

Send job

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert