Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is dedicated to fulfilling Georgetown University’s mission of promoting intellectual, ethical and spiritual understanding through serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs. Embodying this spirit of the University, Georgetown’s Qatar campus undertakes education, research, and service in order to advance knowledge and provide students and the community with a holistic educational experience that produces global citizens committed to the service of humankind. We demonstrate the values of Georgetown University; seek to build upon the world-class reputation of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service; and work with our partner, Qatar Foundation, in its endeavors to achieve the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Requirements

GU-Q is seeking to recruit multiple On-Call Administrative Assistants to provide support across various departments on an as-needed basis. Assignments may arise at short notice, and some require immediate availability.

Please indicate your earliest possible start date and your general availability during the day, including the days and hours you would be available to work, in the application questionnaire.

As this position is based in Doha, Qatar and offers no relocation assistance, GU-Q is looking for locally based candidates only. This is part-time, temporary, non-sponsored position that requires all applicants to already have the necessary sponsorship to live and work in Qatar.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide general administrative assistance to multiple departments, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and maintaining records.

Key activities

• Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and events by preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and liaising with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in departmental projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met effectively.
• Maintain accurate databases and generate reports as required.
• Ensure adherence to GU-Q policies and confidentiality requirements in all interactions and tasks.
• Other similar duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Relevant administrative experience, preferably in an academic or professional environment.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University in Qatar, you must submit a resume/CV for each position of interest. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

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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 wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.