Chief of Staff & Director of Special Projects at Georgetown University

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 This position serves as a multifaceted leader within the Georgetown University Medical Center’s (GUMC) team, bridging the gap between high-level constituent engagement and strategic administrative oversight. Reporting to the Vice President for GUMC Advancement, the Chief of Staff and Director of Special Projects will serve as a key convener, collaborator, and project manager for the GUMC Advancement team, which is working to advance and secure significant philanthropic support for Georgetown’s Medical Center. This position plays a pivotal role in multiple core functional areas such as accelerating administrative functions in GUMC Advancement, serving as a key liaison with the EVP’s office, assisting the VP for GUMC Advancement in the day-to-day oversight of the GUMC Adv team’s activities, and managing the team’s budget oversight and spending discretion. The Chief of Staff will serve as a primary point of contact between the executive office and internal/external constituents, including clinical and research faculty, administrators, and volunteer leaders and supporters. This role also oversees the financial and compliance integrity of the Medical Center’s current use and endowed philanthropic funds, working closely with GUMC’s EVP’s office, advancement leadership, school and unit senior business managers (SBMs), and academic department heads to ensure philanthropic dollars are financially stewarded with precision and transparency. Lastly, with alignment and direction from the VP, this role leads the planning and execution of GUMC Advancement initiatives and special projects that are a strategic priority for GUMC. This work will include communicating project details, building and tracking against timelines, and raising challenges to both internal and external stakeholders to ensure progress is achieved. A successful candidate possesses exceptional diplomatic skills, financial acumen, and the ability to operate in a high-stakes, confidential environment. Duties include but are not limited to: Serve as the Chief of Staff and strategic advisor to the VP for GUMC Advancement, and key operational driver for GUMC Advancement priorities and day-to-day oversight; lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, and ensure high-priority business goals are effectively executed. Oversee financial stewardship and compliance for GUMC current use and endowed philanthropic funds. Partner with MedStar clinical staff, GUMC department heads and GUMC leadership to deliver a responsive navigation experience for EVP constituent referrals. Lead the planning and execution of initiatives and special projects as directed by the VP for GUMC Advancement. Work Interactions This position integrates complex administrative, financial, and constituent-navigation workflows within the Office of the Executive Vice President to support GUMC's operational and strategic goals. The role reports directly to the GUMC VP of Advancement and maintains a dotted reporting line to the Managing Director of GUMC Operations and Strategic Engagement for navigation functions. The role interfaces extensively with MedStar clinical staff, GUMC department heads, advancement leadership, senior business managers, and Faculty Affairs. This position will also collaborate with the centralized Office of Advancement teams, including Stewardship, Communications, Annual Fund, Alumni Engagement, DATA, Prospe