Assistant Director of Professional Development, School of Foreign Service

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Liaise between the Cawley Career Education Center and the School of Foreign Service .

Posted 10/21/2026full-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 expertise in career development programming and student mentorship, with a strong focus on building relationships with students, faculty, and employers. Proficient in utilizing career-related technologies and platforms to enhance student career opportunities and engagement.

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Master's Degree5 Years Experience In Career DevelopmentCareer Coaching ModelsHandshake Platform ProficiencyLinkedIn Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Career Development ProgrammingCareer ExplorationAdvisingRecruitment PreparationProfessional DevelopmentInternship OpportunitiesJob OpportunitiesCareer EducationMentorshipProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsFlexibilityDetail OrientationTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

HandshakeLinkedInCareer-Related Technologies

Industry Keywords

Career DevelopmentUndergraduate StudentsPublic SectorPrivate SectorNon-Profit SectorEmployer RelationsEducational ProgrammingExperiential LearningLiberal Arts EducationJesuit Identity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Liaise between the Cawley Career Education Center and the School of Foreign Service
Provide strategic leadership and oversight in creating and delivering career development programming for approximately 1,400 undergraduate students
Support students in making career decisions through career education, mentorship, and self-reflection
Oversee professional development programs and services including advising, career exploration, and recruitment preparation
Educate students about internship and job opportunities and experiential learning across industries and job functions
Facilitate use of Cawley career services, including drop-in appointments, one-to-one counseling, industry advising, workshops, employer events, and career fairs
Provide or oversee school-specific programming and career education
Participate in occasional SFS staff meetings concerning strategy, employer engagement, improvement, relations, and collaboration
Liaise with Deans on student referrals and career questions specific to SFS students
Partner with faculty and staff on initiatives for SFS students
Present SFS and Cawley career services during new student orientation, GAAP, and Parent–Family weekend
Serve as Industry Advisor and Manager of Employer Relations for Government, Nonprofit & Education at Cawley
Report to the Associate Director of Employer Relations and Industry Advising
Interact with students, alumni, employers, and university professionals to promote educational programs and internship/job opportunities
Strengthen relationships with employers and alumni in assigned areas of specialization
Build and maintain relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employers
Coordinate career programming between Cawley and SFS to promote equitable access, optimize effectiveness, and prevent redundant services
May provide supervisory oversight for approximately 1–2 undergraduate peer career advisors

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Master’s Degree is required
At least 5 years of experience in the field of career development, including in a university or other educational setting
Experience applicable to working with undergraduate students seeking employment
Solid understanding of career opportunities in the public, private, and non-profit sectors
Proficiency in career-related technologies
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Flexibility and ability to understand the varied career interests of current undergraduate students
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents
Ability to set priorities
Appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education
Understanding of Georgetown’s Jesuit and Catholic identity
Solid written and verbal communication skills and good listening skills
Detail orientation and problem-solving preference
Ability to work well under pressure and function as a team player
Experience using career coaching models (Preferred)
Experience using Handshake, a job/internship platform (Preferred)
Proficient user of LinkedIn (Preferred)

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
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities