Assistant Academic Director (temporary) - School of Continuing Studies

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Assistant Academic Director (temporary) - School of Continuing Studies - Georgetown University

Georgetown’s School of Continuing Studies (SCS) seeks to foster a collaborative, innovative, and student-first culture shaped by Georgetown’s Jesuit heritage and values. SCS endeavors to be a center of innovation and growth within the University by introducing academic programs that respond to emerging and evolving needs in the economy and society. When you join our team at SCS, you become part of a thriving ecosystem of staff and faculty committed to inspiring students to seek something greater in their lives and careers.

The summer medical academies are between one and three weeks long and are non-credit academic courses with rigorous curricula.

Job Overview

The Assistant Academic Director (AAD) - in a temporary role – is a resource for high school students, mentors, and the Academic Director (AD).

An academic professional, they are reliable, responsible, flexible, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

They change gears quickly and troubleshoot problems independently to implement and oversee the day-to-day logistics of their programs; and train and supervise a team of Mentors throughout the summer. Their main areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

Program Development

Program Implementation

Student Affairs

Training and Supervision

Work Interactions

The Assistant Academic Director trains and supervises a cohort of high school students who serve as Mentors throughout the summer.

Requirements and Qualifications

Current student, graduating undergraduate, or a graduate student

Supervisory and/or leadership experience

Proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite, and Zoom

Preferred Qualifications

Current or graduating Georgetown University student

Experience working in an educational setting

Experience working with faculty

Experience working with high school students

Institutional knowledge of Georgetown University

Knowledge or experience relating to the Academy subject matter

Work Mode: 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 Mode of Work Designation.

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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.

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