Chief of Staff at Georgetown University in Downtown Campus

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 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. Reporting to the Dean, the Chief of Staff is a key executive leader responsible for driving strategic initiatives, providing school-level operational support, and advancing staff, student and alumni engagement across SCS. Serving as a vital operational liaison within existing University and School structures, the Chief of Staff provides strategic project management, analytical support, and executive decision support to ensure cross-departmental alignment with institutional goals. This role leads efforts to cultivate an inclusive school culture through targeted training, fosters staff development initiatives, oversees student career development services, and leads alumni advancement strategies. Additionally, the Chief of Staff directs high-profile, school-wide events, including Commencement, and directly supervises, coaches, and mentors staff within the Dean’s Office to promote professional growth and continuous operational improvement. S/he acts as a liaison to the University President and Provost Offices, Office of Public Affairs, and to the SCS faculty governance committee, among others. The Chief of Staff works with the Dean to address student, faculty and staff issues. This person represents the Dean in selected internal and external interactions with faculty, staff, students, alumni, senior University administrators as well as government and community leaders. S/he monitors linkages with Deans and other senior administrative officers to ensure responsiveness. Additional duties, include but are not limited to: Strategic Project Management & Operations School Culture & Staff Development Executive Strategy, Decision Support & Data Analytics Events Management Alumni Services & Advancement Student Career Development Services Support Work Interactions President's Office Provost Office SCS Faculty Directors and GU Faculty - collaborate with SCS Faculty Directors and Faculty from across Georgetown on curricular and academic program initiatives. SCS Senior Associate Deans & Associate Deans SCS Dean's Cabinet - work closely with the office of Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs and Compliance, Marketing, Finance, Digital/Technology Georgetown University Departments - regular meetings with offices around Georgetown to talk about work being done at SCS, find ways to involve those departments in the work of SCS, and create a better awareness of the role that SCS has within the University (i.e. Registrar, Student Accounts, Student Affairs, etc.) Human Resources General Counsel SCS Student Body - handle all escalated student issues, ranging from threat assessment cases to engagement of students with the Dean's Office, etc. SCS Adjunct Faculty - work closely with the Vice Dean Faculty and SCS CFO on all escalated faculty issues This position reports to the Dean of the School of Continuing Students. Reporting directly to this position