Graduate Program Coordinator, Economics

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

Graduate Program Coordinator managing academic and administrative responsibilities within the Department of Economics at Georgetown University. Engaging with students, faculty, and administrative duties to maintain a successful program.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $47,586 - $87,558 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

the Graduate Program Coordinator is responsible for all day-to-day, on-the-ground activities to manage and maintain a successful and healthy program
Serve as the main point-of-contact for graduate program inquiries, both internally and externally
Participate in marketing and recruitment efforts for the program
Prepare admissions files for review, maintain records of all applications and admission decisions, and process such decisions in Slate, the University’s admissions systems
Assist students in managing special requests (e.g. transfer of credits, leaves of absence, consortium requests, application for graduation / clearance and commencement preparations, etc.)
Support faculty members in the delivery of comprehensive exams and dissertation defenses, and in monitoring PhD and Master’s students’ progress to degree
In collaboration with the Business Manager, maintain the annual budget for the graduate programs
Assisting with general office duties, as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in student- or faculty-oriented service in a higher educational environment
Exceptional communication skills in customer services, problem-solving, and mediation
Self-motivated; independent, organized, and proactive; highly responsive, flexible, and adaptable
Technical aptitude and the ability to pick up new technology quickly
Experience managing multiple projects with multiple constituents and excellent time management
Understanding of appropriate and confidential communication, file management, and storage
Familiarity with Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
retirement savings
tuition assistance
work-life balance benefits
employee discounts
an array of voluntary insurance options

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Hard Skills & Tools

file managementproject managementadmissions processing

Soft Skills

communicationcustomer serviceproblem-solvingmediationself-motivatedorganizedproactiveflexibleadaptabletime management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree