Impactful Research Finance & Operations Coordinator

Georgetown University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy seeks a Research Finance & Operations Coordinator to manage HR administration, research personnel onboarding, and day-to-day financial workflows across multiple research centers.

You will collaborate with RAMs, the Grants and Contracts Accountant, and the broader finance team to ensure accurate processing of expenditures, payroll, and center operations in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of administrative and operational experience in a professional office environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) with intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills (basic formulas, spreadsheet management).

Responsibilities

• HR Administration: initiate and track HCM processing, onboarding workflows for research personnel.
• Research Financial & Operational Transactions: handle day-to-day financial workflows across grant accounts and center funds.
• Office & Tech Operations: maintain day-to-day operations for the McCourt Research Enterprise, including facilities and tech requests.
• Constituent Contact: serve as primary contact for internal and external stakeholders with professional communication.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy seeks a Research Finance & Operations Coordinator to manage HR administration, research personnel onboarding, and day-to-day financial workflows across multiple research centers.

You will collaborate with RAMs, the Grants and Contracts Accountant, and the broader finance team to ensure accurate processing of expenditures, payroll, and center operations in a dynamic research environment.