Program Development Associate-McDonough School of Business

Georgetown University; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Georgetown University invites applications for the Program Development Associate (Georgetown West) at the McDonough School of Business in Washington, DC. The role leads planning, development, and implementation of the Georgetown West initiative, guiding academic programs, partnerships, and operations to establish a regional hub in the West Coast.

Working with faculty, alumni, donors, and Bay Area partners, the Associate will oversee workstreams from program design to facilities readiness,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years in higher education program development, student services, or academic administration.
• Experience building partnerships within the technology sector preferred.
• Strong project management and exceptional written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Academic and co-curricular program development.
• Alumni, donor, and corporate stakeholder engagement.
• Facilities, resource, and student life planning.
• Market research and strategic analysis.
• Regulatory, accreditation, and compliance support.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Problem solving

Ambiguity management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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

Program Development Associate - Georgetown West, Office of the Dean, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University

Operating within the Office of the Dean at the McDonough School of Business, the Program Development Associate leads the planning, development, and implementation of the Georgetown West initiative while supporting the School's broader academic growth and innovation agenda.

The position's primary focus is establishing a permanent Georgetown presence in the San Francisco Bay Area by advancing academic programming, strategic partnerships, operational planning, and community engagement that will enable immersive undergraduate, graduate, and co-curricular experiences connected to the Silicon Valley AI and technology ecosystem. Working closely with faculty, university leadership, alumni, donors, corporate partners, and Bay Area stakeholders, the Associate oversees the coordinated workstreams required to grow Georgetown West from early experiential activities into a comprehensive regional academic hub. This includes guiding academic program development, student life planning, facilities and operational readiness, and external engagement to build a sustainable foundation for the University's long-term West Coast presence. In addition, the Associate contributes to strategic academic initiatives across the McDonough School of Business by supporting the development of new domestic and international programs, advancing academic innovation, and ensuring compliance with university, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.

• Academic and co-curricular program development
• Alumni, donor, and corporate stakeholder engagement
• Facilities, resource, and student life planning
• Market research and strategic analysis
• Regulatory, accreditation, and compliance support
• Work

Work Interactions

• McDonough Faculty/ Staff: for academic and co-curricular program design.
• Main Campus Administrators: Office of Advancement, Office of Alumni Relations, University Registrar, Student Affairs, and General Counsel.
• External Networks: Silicon Valley tech partners, real estate providers, regional alumni, and corporate donors.
• External regulatory agencies: California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) and Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years in higher education program development, student services, or academic administration, with experience building partnerships within the technology sector preferred.
• Strong track record driving action and managing multiple concurrent initiatives on fixed timelines.
• Proficiency with project management platforms, excellent written/verbal communication, high attention to detail, demonstrated ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and proactively solve problems.
• Must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as HYBRID. 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

Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $54,616.00 - $100,493.33 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.

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.

• 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.
• 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.

We’re a leading research university with a heart. Founded in the decade that the U.S. Constitution was signed, we’re the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Today we’re a forward-looking, diverse community devoted to social justice, restless inquiry and respect for each person’s individual needs and talents. Grounded in our Jesuit, Catholic identity, the Spirit of Georgetown undergirds everything we do.