Director, Office of Faculty and Academic Support

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

• Experience in a legal environment or higher education. Knowledge of WorkDay and budgeting is preferred.

The Director of Faculty and Academic Support at Georgetown Law, Georgetown University, manages a team of administrative support professionals to provide efficient and comprehensive support to the Law Center Faculty. This position exists to work closely with faculty to determine their academic and administrative needs while overseeing support assignments to ensure an equitable distribution of work. The Director builds relevant policies, upholds compliance standards, and partners with other academic offices during the summer term to deliver coordinated administrative and operational support. By establishing strong rapport and fostering collaboration across departments, the incumbent supports campus-wide service enhancements and makes strategic staffing recommendations to ensure continuity of faculty and academic services.

The Director will report to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer. This position is expected to meet regularly with Law Center faculty and will interact with all members of the Law Center community including key Law Center offices such as Admissions, Office of Academic Affairs, Financial Affairs, Human Resources, and the Registrar. They must maintain productive working relationships with administrators throughout the campus and ensure that the department is responsive to faculty needs.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required and 10 years of progressive administrative and/or customer service experience.
• Proven management experience, with a strong emphasis on effective team leadership.
• Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills to navigate complex challenges and support productive collaborations.
• Strong project management, communication, and customer service expertise, delivered with a high standard of professionalism.
• Advanced proficiency is required in the Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, spreadsheets, instructional technologies such as Canvas, and cloud storage solutions.

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.