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Associate Director, AI Initiatives, Office of the Dean| McDonough School of Business - Georgetown University

The Associate Director plays a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of AI- and FoW-related programs and experiences for students, while also helping expand the Initiative’s visibility, reach, and impact among faculty, staff, alumni, industry partners, and external stakeholders. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be excited by the opportunity to help build a growing initiative at the intersection of business, technology, and the future of work.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and execute events, workshops, speaker series, and other programming related to the AI, Analytics, and FoW Initiative
• Support stakeholder engagement, including outreach to students, faculty, staff, alumni, industry partners, and external organizations
• Manage website updates, newsletters, and other communications materials in partnership with MarComm
• Provide operational and administrative support for initiative-related projects and priorities
• Assist with student-focused experiential learning opportunities and engagement initiatives
• Support the development of new programs, partnerships, and engagement opportunities aligned with the Initiative’s mission
• Support cross-functional coordination with Dean’s Office staff, faculty, and external stakeholders
• Track initiative-related activities, timelines, and deliverables

Work Interaction

The Associate Director reports to the Director of Initiatives and works closely with the Director of the AI, Analytics, and FoW Initiative to support the Initiative’s programming, operations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic priorities. The position collaborates regularly with colleagues within the Dean’s Office, including Marketing and Communications, program staff, faculty, students, alumni, and external stakeholders connected to initiative programming and engagement efforts.

This role directly contributes to the University’s mission by advancing Georgetown’s commitment to educating principled leaders who can navigate technological change with ethical insight, analytical rigor, and global perspective. By fostering learning, collaboration, and innovation around artificial intelligence, analytics, and the future of work, the position helps integrate cutting-edge knowledge into the McDonough experience and strengthens the school’s impact at the intersection of business, technology, and society.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in higher education, program management, communications, events, or related fields
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and stakeholder groups
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard digital communication tools
• Ability to engage professionally with students, faculty, alumni, senior leaders, and external partners
• Strong judgment, initiative, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting academic, innovation, entrepreneurship, or technology-focused initiatives
• Familiarity with AI, analytics, or future-of-work topics
• Experience working in higher education or business school environments
• Experience with website/content management systems and event coordination
• Experience engaging with external stakeholders, including alumni, corporate partners, industry organizations, or community partners
• Experience supporting student-facing programs, experiential learning opportunities, or professional development initiatives

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid, 4 days in the office and 1 remote day. 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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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.