Academic Programs Administrator

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

Academic Programs Administrator managing academic functions for graduate programs at Georgetown University. Collaborating with faculty and staff to support student life and administrative processes.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $20 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and interpersonal skills while supporting academic and administrative functions. Proficient in managing graduate student services, program logistics, and maintaining data confidentiality.

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Bachelor's DegreeAdministrative ExperienceDatabase ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyGoogle Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Administrative SupportDatabase ManagementCourse SchedulingEvent CoordinationAcademic Advising

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailReliability

Industry Keywords

Graduate AdmissionsStudent LifeCompliance TrackingRecruitment ActivitiesConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support academic, admissions, student life, and administrative functions of various programs
Advise and support ~50 graduate students; track academic progress and compliance
Administer program logistics including course schedules, faculty support, events, and reports
Coordinate graduate admissions, recruitment, and orientation activities
Collaborate with University offices to advance student services and departmental initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree is required
1–3 years of administrative, database, and computer experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a team
High attention to detail, reliability, and ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information

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