Associate Director, Massive Data Institute

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Collaborate with the Faculty Director and MDI steering group to develop and implement strategic plans .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $66,783 - $126,720 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, project management, and partnership development within the context of public policy and interdisciplinary research. Proven ability to manage financial activities, supervise staff, and implement effective marketing and communication strategies.

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Strategic PlanningProject ManagementPartnership DevelopmentFinancial ManagementEvent Coordination

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentProposal WritingGrant ManagementBudget DevelopmentResearch Center Programming

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationSupervisionAdvisory Support

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in Public PolicyAdvanced Degree in Data Science

Industry Keywords

Public PolicySocial ScienceProgram ManagementInterdisciplinary TeamsEvidence-Based Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the Faculty Director and MDI steering group to develop and implement strategic plans
Recruit, supervise, and develop MDI staff
Manage and recruit partnerships with Georgetown and external partners
Manage MDI financials with the Faculty Director and McCourt finance
Represent MDI at Georgetown University and McCourt meetings and events
Provide strategic advice and trusted support to the Faculty Director
Manage special projects
Manage staff to ensure day-to-day operations of MDI
Implement marketing and communication plans with MDI staff
Lead staff efforts to plan and host events
Represent the Institute to senior management across campus
Develop and manage strategic partnerships and funding opportunities
Develop the MDI annual budget with the Faculty Director
Track spending and oversee financial activities within the unit
Serve as primary liaison to the Office of Advancement
Support MDI’s mission of using interdisciplinary teams, modern computing power, and evidence-based research to address societal-scale issues and impact public policy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 to 7 years of management experience
Preference given to candidates from public policy, social science, program management, business, or related disciplines
Technical background is a plus
Advanced degree in public policy or data science related fields is a plus
Experience managing projects
Experience supervising administrative staff
Experience planning and coordinating events and workshops
Knowledge of research center/institute organizational structure and programming
Program development and strategy review
Experience writing proposals and managing grants is 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