Senior Program Associate-1

Georgetown University; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability &/

Retirement savings

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance benefits

Employee discounts

Voluntary insurance options

Job summary

Georgetown University’s Center for Innovations in Community Safety (CICS) seeks a Senior Program Associate to advance a portfolio of complex projects in Community Safety Initiatives and Democratic Policing. The SPA will collaborate with staff, faculty, and partners to conceive, develop, and manage programs across multiple priority areas, including operational support and policy development.

The role requires an undergraduate degree and 3–5 years in project management, with a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree and 3-5 years of experience in project or program management.
• Experience in criminal legal system reform, police reform, violence prevention, first response, or related fields preferred.
• Commitment to reducing harms of the criminal legal system.
• Demonstrated collaborative capacity and teamwork.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to manage a significant workload independently.
• Commitment to systemic anti-oppression and anti-racism.
• Some travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, develop, execute and manage a portfolio of complex projects within CICS priority areas.
• Collaborate with CICS staff, faculty directors, university colleagues and community partners.
• Manage relationships with key partners and support operations, training, and policy development as needed.
• Coordinate communications, personnel management and program activities across busy teams.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Planning & organization

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Anti-racism

Travel flexibility

Education

Undergraduate 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.

Job Overview

Georgetown Law’s Center for Innovations in Community Safety (CICS) seeks a Senior Program Associate (SPA) to advance the programmatic activities of CICS. The primary responsibility of the Senior Program Associate is to work collaboratively with CICS staff, faculty directors, University colleagues, and community partners to conceive of, develop, execute, and manage a portfolio of complex projects within one or more of CICS’s priority program areas, which are currently: Community Safety Initiatives, and Democratic Policing. Depending on need, the SPA’s project portfolio may include operational innovations and support, management of relationships with key partners, personnel management, communications, training and facilitation, and/or policy development.

Work Interactions

This position reports to the Executive Director of CICS. Work interactions will also include close coordination and collaboration with GU/GULC’s officers of Financial Affairs, Human Resources, Development, Communications, IST, Events, General Counsel, and the office of Centers & Institutes.

Requirements and Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree and 3-5 years of experience (including academic) working in project or program management, with a preference for experience working in criminal legal system reform, police reform, violence prevention, first response, or other related fields.
• A demonstrated commitment to reducing the harms of the criminal legal system
• Exemplary collaborative capacity
• Excellent planning, organizational, creative and critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Ability to work independently and proactively manage a significant workload
• A demonstrated commitment to systemic and interpersonal anti-oppression, especially anti-racism
• Some travel will be required.

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.

EEO Statement

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

• medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.

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