Special Events Assistant

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

Special Events Assistant, Office of Special Events - Georgetown University Law Center

Tradition. Innovation. A superb faculty, hundreds of course offerings - and all of this just steps away from the Capitol and Supreme Court. Georgetown Law is an exceptional institution in an enviable location. Students come here from all over the world to study international or tax law, environmental or health care law (just a few of our specialties). They come here for our top-ranked clinics. Most of all, they come because this is the place where theory and practice meet. At Georgetown, students learn the law in the place where laws are made.

The Special Events Assistant provides skilled administrative support to the Director, the Associate Director, and other team members in all aspects of departmental function in a busy, fast-paced event-planning environment. Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Special Events, the Special Events Assistant's duties that include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for financial reconciliation, including journals, contracts and purchase orders.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to manage the process for P.O.'s, procards, requisitions, invoices and bill payments.
• Serve as a liaison to alumni, faculty, and staff for event management and must be professional and polite at all times.
• Assist the Special Events team in maintaining department calendars, communicates with various vendors and other groups regarding tracking and delivery of goods and services.
• Provide help preparing for events and on-site on the event day.
• Expected to work overtime hours during JD Orientation events (August), Reunion Weekend events (October) and on Commencement day (May), and other events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, other business major, or a related field
• Preference for 1 to 2 years of relevant administrative experience
• Preference for familiarity with an academic environment
• Understanding of basic accounting principles, analytical judgment, competent decision-making skills, and the ability to prioritize competing demands in an office that plans hundreds of events during the academic year
• A high degree of autonomy and self-initiative are required with the ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to interface with the public and to maintain highly confidential information with professional discretion

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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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