Operations and Communication Assistant

Georgetown University; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University’s Center for the Constitution seeks an Operations and Communications Assistant to ensure smooth operation of its programs and daily activities. You will support events, manage travel and reimbursements, assist with budgeting, and help maintain social media and the Center’s website.

You will work closely with Faculty Directors and the Executive Director, coordinating logistics and providing executive support to enable research, teaching, and public engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 1-5 years of relevant administrative or program support experience in an academic, non-profit, or legal setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to interact professionally with faculty, students, staff, and distinguished guests.
• Experience with digital media and social media platforms is strongly desired.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and social media platforms.
• Experience with WordPress is preferred, but a demonstrated ability to learn new programs quickly is essential.
• An ability to produce and edit podcasts is a plus.
• A self-starter who can work independently but also thrives as part of a small, collaborative team.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful execution of academic programs and events.
• Assist with expense reimbursements and travel arrangements.
• Handle budgeting tasks and social media/website maintenance.
• Coordinate podcasts and video production initiatives.
• Serve as primary administrative liaison for the Faculty Directors.
• Support executives with complex scheduling and travel to facilitate research and engagements.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Professional interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

WordPress

Social media platforms

Job description

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.

Requirements Job Overview

The Georgetown Center for the Constitution (GCC), founded in 2012, offers a variety of programs on constitutional law and theory at Georgetown Law, placing special emphasis on how best to remain faithful to the Constitution's text. Led by Faculty Directors Randy Barnett and Stephanie Barclay, the Center organizes numerous programs on constitutional law and theory. All of the Center's activities are designed to engage scholars, students, and Supreme Court justices in conversations about how to interpret and apply the document that sits under glass less than ten blocks from Georgetown Law.

This role is central to the smooth operation of the Center, ensuring the successful execution of its academic programs, events, and daily activities, including:

• Visiting Scholars Program
• Visiting Fellows Program
• Originalism Summer Seminar
• Salmon Chase Distinguished Lecture
• Thomas Cooley Judicial Lecture
• Bradley Fellows Program
• various faculty colloquia, symposia, and book workshops

The Operations and Communications Assistant will also help with key administrative tasks related to expense reimbursements, event logistics, travel arrangements, budgeting, social media, website maintenance, and coordinating new initiatives such as potential podcasts and video production.

This role is central to the smooth operation of the Center and serves as the primary administrative liaison for Faculty Directors Randy Barnett and Stephanie Barclay.

The Assistant ensures the successful execution of academic programs and provides comprehensive executive support, managing complex schedules and travel to facilitate the Directors' research, teaching, and public engagements.

Work Interactions

The Operations and Communications Assistant reports directly to the Executive Director and works with the Program Assistant and Faculty Directors on Center tasks. This position assists with financial, administrative, logistical, and day-to-day management duties, as well as special projects for the Georgetown Center for the Constitution and its faculty leadership.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required.

• 1-5 years of relevant administrative or program support experience, preferably in an academic, non-profit, or legal setting. Internships and related experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to interact professionally with faculty, students, staff, and distinguished guests.
• Experience with digital media and social media platforms is strongly desired.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and social media platforms.
• Experience with WordPress is preferred, but a demonstrated ability to learn new programs quickly is essential.
• An ability to produce and edit podcasts is a plus.
• A self-starter who can work independently but also thrives as part of a small, collaborative team.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.

Benefits and Professional Development

This position is eligible for Georgetown University's comprehensive benefits package. A key highlight is the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), which provides employees with a 90% tuition benefit for graduate programs after one full year of service. This benefit can be applied to degree programs at Georgetown, including the J.D. program at the Law Center, making this an outstanding opportunity for individuals planning to attend Georgetown Law while continuing in this role or advancing to the Program Manager position.

Pay Range

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this full-time position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is $20.16 - $31.30. 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.

Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $20.16 - $31.30 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.

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.

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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.