Assistant Director, Financial Markets – Policy

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Provide administrative and program support to the Founding Director, Executive Director, Associate Director, and Associate Director of Student Engagement .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • United StatesLead💰 $44,022 - $73,407 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and administrative capabilities, with proficiency in managing events, communications, and multiple priorities. Experienced in providing support to leadership and coordinating with various stakeholders in an academic environment.

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Event CoordinationAdministrative SupportMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyWebsite MaintenanceDatabase Management

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningProgram SupportDatabase ManagementWebsite MaintenanceTravel Coordination

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsProblem SolvingIndependent WorkEntrepreneurial Approach

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSocial Media ManagementEvent Recording Tools

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationAdministrative OperationsPublic PolicyBusiness AdministrationCommunications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative and program support to the Founding Director, Executive Director, Associate Director, and Associate Director of Student Engagement
Support the Center’s day-to-day operations
Plan and coordinate in-person and virtual events, seminars, speaker series, and conferences from planning through post-event activities
Manage the Center’s website, social media, databases, event recordings, and related marketing and communications
Coordinate travel, reimbursements, scheduling, supplies, correspondence, files, and other day-to-day administrative operations
Coordinate and manage student assistants and volunteers supporting Center activities and research/white paper projects
Provide administrative support to Center leadership
Assist finance faculty with teaching, research, and other academic activities as needed
Coordinate with departments across the McDonough School of Business
Manage multiple administrative and programmatic priorities, including events, seminars, conferences, and related communications and materials
Work closely with University leadership, faculty, staff, outside speakers, sponsors, advisors, vendors, and other Center stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, finance, public policy, or a related field
1–3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in higher education
Ability to work independently and demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to managing responsibilities and solving problems
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, events, deadlines, and administrative activities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with website maintenance and database management is helpful

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities