Program Manager, Racial Justice Institute - Georgetown University

Georgetown University; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University seeks a Program Manager for the Racial Justice Institute to provide high‑level program and operational support across research initiatives, publications, and partnerships led by Dr. Evelyn Patterson.

The role balances operational execution with stakeholder and faculty coordination, event management, and project tracking across interdisciplinary work at the intersection of social sciences, law, and medicine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience in research administration, program management, academic operations, or stakeholder coordination.
• Background in the social sciences, law, and/or public health/medicine is favorable.
• Experience translating research into policy briefs, reports, or actionable deliverables is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for RJI including project management, research support, record keeping, and basic business processes.
• Coordinate with faculty, students, visiting scholars, departments, and external partners.
• Lead planning, logistics, and execution of academic events, symposia, workshops, and guest lectures.
• Collaborate with strategy and provost offices to support research funding and joint projects.

Skills

Program management

Research administration

Stakeholder coordination

Event 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

The Program Manager, Racial Justice Institute - Georgetown University provides high-level program and operational support to advance the research initiatives, academic publications, and strategic partnerships led by Dr. Evelyn Patterson, Faculty Director of the Racial Justice Institute (RJI). RJI is an academic initiative focused on interdisciplinary scholarship and programming designed to cultivate the connective tissue that dissolves institutional silos and amplify racial justice research.

This role balances operational execution, stakeholder and faculty coordination, event management, and research project tracking across RJI’s interdisciplinary work on campus, particularly at the intersection of the social sciences, law, and medicine. The Program Manager is the primary administrative professional supporting the work of RJI and will also provide support on routine business processes including coordination with colleagues in finance, procurement, human resources, and the Office of the Provost.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide operational support for RJI including, but not limited to, project management, academic research support, record keeping and database management, and execution of basic business processes.
• Coordinate with faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, visiting scholars, internal Georgetown departments/schools/centers/institutes, and external research partners.
• Lead the planning, logistics, and execution of academic events, research symposia, policy workshops, guest lectures, and panel discussions.
• Work closely with Institutional Partnerships and Strategy Development team and the Office of the Provost to support efforts to secure and steward research funding initiatives and joint projects.

Work Interactions

The Program Manager role reports directly to Dr. Evelyn Patterson, Professor, McCourt School of Public Policy and

Faculty Director, Racial Justice Institute. This role will be a key contact for campus colleagues as well as external partners to facilitate the research ambitions of RJI. Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to work across departments is essential. This role requires independent decision making, strong judgement, and the ability to manage multiple workflows.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience in research administration, program management, academic operations, or stakeholder coordination required.
• Background in the social sciences, law, and/or public health/medicine, alongside research experience. Demonstrated familiarity with academic formatting, citation systems, and manuscript preparation preferred.
• Experience or strong interest in translating research findings into products such as policy briefs, academic reports, digital products, and actionable deliverables a plus.

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:

The projectedsalary or 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.

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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.