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.

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Job Overview

As a part of the country’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university, the Center for Social Justice (CSJ) animates the University’s Jesuit values and mission through its work in research, teaching, and service. A component of the work includes keeping with Georgetown University’s mission to educate people to be reflective lifelong learners and responsible and active participants in civic life and service to others, consistent with the university’s Jesuit identity and its institutional commitment to pursuing justice and the common good. The Center for Social Justice takes a curricular approach steeped in cultural humility and epistemic justice to the delivery of co-curricular programs and services. The CSJ is committed to equity and care in its operations, resource management, and outreach and understands these as practices and processes pivotal for CSJ’s vision of a more just and humane world.

The Assistant Director is responsible for managing the operations for CSJ’s programming with a particular focus on operations and the equitable allocation, development, and distribution of the CSJ’s community resources. In particular, the Assistant Director is the staff lead for the Center Operations Team and manages transportation and travel across CSJ programs, activities, and courses. This role manages transportation resources including safe and cost-effective operations of a fleet of CSJ vans; oversight of ride-sharing programs and public transportation for engaged scholarship activities through courses and research projects; and coordination and administration of group and individual travel for engaged scholarship activities and immersion programming. This position manages the system of Declining Balance Cards for travel in immersion programming, engaged research fellowships, and other sponsored social action projects of the CSJ. The Assistant Director conducts training for CSJ on day-to-day operations, driving, and immersion and engaged scholarship travel operations and processes.

The Center for Social Justice is located in Suite 130, Poulton Hall and a secondary office at the Capitol Campus. The vehicles are located in the Leavey Parking Garage. The University Garage is located in the Southwest Quad. The Assistant Director will sometimes need to walk to the Leavey Center Parking Lot and the University Garage to deal with vehicle-related issues. They will need to be able to drive oversized vehicles (12-passenger vans). The Hoya Hub locations are in the Leavey Center on the Hilltop and 111 Massachusetts Avenue on the Capitol Campus.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Staff lead for programming within the auspices of CSJ Operations;

Management of transportation resources, including van fleet, ride-sharing program, and all travel

Support of the day-to-day operations, as part of a team of students and staff

CSJ activities including intra- and inter-departmental collaboration

Work Interactions

The Assistant Director reports to the Deputy Director, works in close concert with the CSJ Office and Operations Manager, Director of Engaged Scholarship and Pedagogy, and Executive Director. Their work supports all of the Center’s staff, programs, student organizations, courses, research, and activities.

The Assistant Director supervises and coordinates the student Center Operations Team members, including the student coordinators. The Assistant Director supervises a graduate student intern.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in a professional environment, preferably with experience in financial management and operations

Background and experience in working with college students and volunteers and familiarity with university culture are plus, but willingness and interest to work through a University for community engagement and scholarships Background in working in diverse communities, with a wide range of experiences, and in striving neighborhoods are essential

Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, administrative skills.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as 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 positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, 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.