Assistant Director, Student Leaders Program - Center for Intercultural Education and Development (CIED) - Georgetown University

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Assistant Director, Student Leaders Program - Center for Intercultural Education and Development (CIED) - Georgetown University

Georgetown's Center for Intercultural Education and Development (CIED) was founded in 1981 and is recognized as a leader in educational exchange programs for people around the world ranging from youth to senior business and public policy officials. CIED programs tap into the distinguished academic resources of the University and the Center has more than 35 years' expertise in educational experiences that forge intercultural understanding and prepare global citizens to lead, serve, and change the world.

Job Overview

The Assistant Director, Student Leaders Program, manages - with the Georgetown MEPI Director - a U.S. State Department leadership and civic engagement project for university students from Middle East and North Africa (MENA region). In many cases, especially with the substantial communication, protocol, and relationship development in the MENA region, the Assistant Director acts in place of the Director as the main representative of Georgetown University CIED, in responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

Manage planning and uniform implementation of complex domestic and overseas activities of the MEPI Student Leaders Program. This includes leading and overseeing the performance of sub-awardees and contractors including three partner host universities, several U.S. and MENA region strategic partners, and three Georgetown departments to ensure implementation of a cohesive program. Work in partnership with the three host institutions in the design-implementation of the U.S. academic summer exchange program and the yearly alumni conference held in the region. Responsibilities also include the development and implementation of an online participant orientation (including webinars) and the Washington, DC-based orientation and closing program activities for the 60 students. Responsible for designing and securing certain exchange program components such as professional site visits, civic engagement programming, advocacy visits, and social-cultural activities. As the team's primary regional-cultural expert designs new program elements based on State Department requests.

Develop support network of partners to support participant recruitment and alumni civic engagement in community development activities. Representing the Program Director and Georgetown University, spend significant time on outreach to overseas partners and potential partners. Creates social marketing/website content and maintains website and social networks to ensure successful promotion of the Program. Maintains the promotional materials up to date. Responsible for implementation (and subsequent reporting) of a complex mixed methods evaluation protocol requested by the State Department. Compiles documentation from the many sources, develops quarterly reports to the State Department. Provides Program Director and Director of CIED periodic written reports and briefings.

Work closely with the U.S. Department of State to ensure success in recruitment of participants. Responsible for close coordination with up to 17 U.S. Embassies overseas in managing confidential material required to secure U.S. visas. Responsible for handling sensitive and personal material in a confidential manner through secure systems.

Manage a Program Coordinator and a student assistant throughout the year (part-time during the school year and full-time in the summer). Manage up to three Resident Assistants for the Georgetown University summer in-bound program. Manage large program logistical projects related to health insurance and international and domestic travel. Oversee the processes of participant travel, insurance, and stipends.

Work Interactions

The role of this position is crucial to the effective functioning of the MEPI Student Leaders Program.

It is the nexus of all program communication and provides technical assistance and cultural guidance to partners. Serving in place of the Program Director, he/she they are responsible for managing three partner host universities and several U.S. strategic partnerships; managing the Georgetown University four-week exchange and providing strategic advice to Georgetown faculty and staff to ensure a successful implementation. They also keep the CIED website and promotional materials updated and relevant. It is essential to ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner. Knowledge of the Middle East, flexibility, organization and clear communication are tantamount because complexity and attention to detail needed for this position cannot be underestimated.

Oversees multiple sub-awardees and contractors to ensure compliance with program guidelines, Georgetown University regulations, and USG super-circular requirements. Maintains on-going communication, serving as the primary contact at Georgetown, with sub-awardees and partners providing technical assistance and problem resolution.

The position reports to the Director of Georgetown SLP Program and supervises the graduate student intern and Resident Assistants. The position must interact with a range of contacts within Georgetown University and external CIED partners (foreign universities, government agencies, and members of the private sector and civil society). The position also deals with vendors and special events people for the special projects. The position, with the Director, makes recommendations for planning, management, and evaluation of CIED's administrative systems.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree - preference for Master's degree
• At least two years' experience working with civil society programs and organizations in the MENA
• Knowledge and experience in Middle East culture

Preferred requirements and qualifications

• Exceptionally strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience monitoring and ensuring compliance of sub-awardees and contractors
• Outstanding interpersonal oral and written communications skills with ability to interact and network in a positive manner with a diverse clientele, including prominent social and political figures, and business executives
• Competence in Arabic a plus but not a requirement
• Demonstrated ability and effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Excellent English writing and editing skills for the preparation of working and informational manuals, administrative reports, correspondence and program text
• Ability to independently establish objectives, plan, direct, and evaluate all aspects of conference/special events
• Skill in monitoring expenditures for programs
• Ability to occasionally work extra hours nights and weekends (requires travel)
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite software applications

Work Mode: 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 and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected 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.


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