Program Manager Paralegal Pathways for Returning Citizens

Georgetown University; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus role

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Georgetown University’s Prisons and Justice Initiative seeks a Program Manager for the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program to coordinate daily operations, calendars, MOUs, and paid placements with MORCA, DOES, and SCS. You will work with partner firms, recruit placements, pay participants, and manage emergency funding requests.

This on-campus role reports to the Managing Director, collaborates across offices, and requires strong organization, multi-tasking, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of work experience or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and networking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program calendars, MOUs, and partner communications.
• Recruit law firms and organizations to provide paid placements.
• Deliver the 20-week in-person program with SCS staff and DOES/MORCA.
• Ensure participants are paid and manage emergency assistance funds.
• Plan events, secure speakers, and manage guest fees.
• Engage alumni for mentoring and tutoring and conduct program evaluation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Independent decision-making

Interpersonal and networking

Creativity in budget/solutions

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Georgetown University’s Prisons and Justice Initiative seeks a Program Manager for the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program to coordinate daily operations, calendars, MOUs, and paid placements with MORCA, DOES, and SCS. You will work with partner firms, recruit placements, pay participants, and manage emergency funding requests.

This on-campus role reports to the Managing Director, collaborates across offices, and requires strong organization, multi-tasking, and stakeholder engagement.