Program Manager, MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program - Georgetown University

Georgetown University; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University is seeking a Program Manager for the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program. The PM will coordinate daily operations, liaise with DOES, MORCA, and SCS, and drive the 20-week in-person program while ensuring timely payments and reporting.

The role focuses on outreach to law firms for paid placements, event planning, and program evaluation, supporting returning citizens through education and employment pathways.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of work experience
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and execute
• Critical attention to detail
• Self-directed, independent decision-making abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal and networking skills
• Creativity in providing value-add solutions within the parameters of the budget

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support for the Paralegal Program and coordinate with DOES, MORCA, and SCS
• Create calendars/schedules for the program and generate MOUs with partners
• Recruit law firms and organizations to provide paid placements for participants
• Deliver the 20-week program in person with PJI and SCS staff
• Ensure participants are paid and process emergency assistance funding requests
• Plan and execute program events, secure speakers, and manage fees
• Coordinate with alumni to deliver mentoring and tutoring services
• Engage in evaluation of the program and participate in planning discussions

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Multi-tasking & prioritization

Attention to detail

Self-directed decision making

Interpersonal & networking skills

Creative problem solving

3-5 years of work experience

Education

Associates Degree

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

The Georgetown University Prisons and Justice Initiative (PJI) connects people affected by mass incarceration with opportunities to shape their own futures. PJI’s mission is to empower currently and formerly incarcerated people by providing access to education and employment and by advocating for just outcomes in the legal system. We aim to support people as scholars, professionals, and leaders who can break cycles of incarceration and strengthen our communities. Grounded in Georgetown’s commitment to social justice, PJI also serves to engage the wider university community in understanding the causes and responding to the consequences of mass incarceration, one of the most pressing crises of our time

One such program is the MORCA-Georgetown University Paralegal Program. The Paralegal Program is an educational certificate program for returning citizens in Washington, DC operated in partnership with the DC government Department of Employment Services (DOES) and Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs (MORCA). Participants in the program receive stipends for their time in the program and receive a certificate in paralegal studies from the Georgetown School of Continuing Studies (SCS). At the end of the program, they are placed in one year paid positions with area law firms and organizations.

The Program Manager, MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program (PM), will provide daily support for the Paralegal Program, and will coordinate closely with DOES, MORCA, and SCS to deliver the program. The PM will help to create calendars/schedules for the program, generate and process MOUs with our partners, help recruit law firms and other organizations to provide paid placements for the program participants, work with PJI and SCS staff to deliver the 20-week program in person, ensure participants are paid, and process emergency assistance funding requests. The PM will plan and execute events related to the program, including securing and paying fees for speakers and other guests. The PM will coordinate with alumni of the program to deliver mentoring and tutoring services to the new cohort of students. The PM will also engage in evaluation of the program during and following each cohort and contribute to future planning discussions internally and with program partners.

Work Interactions

The PM will report to the Managing Director. The PM will work closely with the Finance Manager and the Director of Reentry Services. The PM will collaborate and coordinate with other offices, departments, and schools within Georgetown University, and with the program’s public and private partner organizations (specifically MORCA, DOES, SCS, and area law firms/organizations). The PM will take the lead on the daily operations of the Paralegal Program, with little to no supervision expected on most tasks.

Requirements and Qualifications

Requirements

• Associates Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of work experience
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and execute
• Critical attention to detail
• Self-directed, independent decision-making abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal and networking skills
• Creativity in providing value-add solutions within the parameters of the budget

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with returning citizens
• Experience working in Higher Education/Academic Programs

Work Mode Designation

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 and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

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

$47,586.00 - $87,558.13

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.