Assistant Director of Academic Affairs, Security Studies

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

Assistant Director providing student advising and support in the Center for Security Studies at Georgetown University. Managing academic records and fostering student success in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $44,022 - $73,406 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic advising and student support, with a strong focus on fostering student success and managing academic records. Proficient in intercultural communication and committed to providing exceptional customer service to diverse student populations.

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Academic AdvisingStudent SupportInterpersonal CommunicationCustomer ServiceRecord Management

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Soft Skills

Written CommunicationIntercultural Communication

Industry Keywords

Graduate StudentsDiverse Student PopulationsStudent SuccessAcademic Record Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with the Director of Academic Affairs in the Center for Security Studies (CSS)/Security Studies Program (SSP) to provide student advising, registration, and related academic support to approximately 150-200 of the 550+ SSP graduate students
Responsible for academic record management
One of the primary points of contact for GU Experience at SSP
Foster a supportive and structured environment to ensure student success and smooth path toward graduation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of professional experience in academic advising or closely related field
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and a commitment to outstanding customer service are essential
Intercultural communication skills and experience working with diverse student populations are highly desirable.

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