Assistant Director, Career Development & Employer Relations

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University is seeking an Assistant Director of Professional Development for the School of Foreign Service (SFS) to lead and oversee career education for about 1,400 undergraduates. The role coordinates with the Cawley Career Education Center to deliver programs, workshops, and events that connect students with internships, jobs, and experiential learning across sectors.

The ADPD will collaborate with deans, faculty, and alumni, provide employer engagement in Government, Nonprofit &

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in career development in higher education.
• Knowledge of public, private, nonprofit sectors.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Experience with career technologies.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, alumni.
• Understanding Georgetown's Jesuit/Catholic identity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening skills.
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee career development programs for ~1,400 undergrads.
• Coordinate between Cawley and SFS to deliver programming.
• Engage with employers in Government, Nonprofit & Education.
• Participate in staff meetings and orientation sessions.
• Supervise 1-2 peer career advisors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptability

Listening skills

Handshake experience

LinkedIn familiarity

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Handshake

LinkedIn

Job description

Georgetown University is seeking an Assistant Director of Professional Development for the School of Foreign Service (SFS) to lead and oversee career education for about 1,400 undergraduates. The role coordinates with the Cawley Career Education Center to deliver programs, workshops, and events that connect students with internships, jobs, and experiential learning across sectors.

The ADPD will collaborate with deans, faculty, and alumni, provide employer engagement in Government, Nonprofit &