Program Development Associate

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

Program Development Associate leading Georgetown West, Georgetown University’s initiative to build academic programming and partnerships in Silicon Valley. Supporting McDonough School of Business growth, innovation, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $54,616 - $100,493 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in higher education program development and strategic partnership building, with a strong focus on compliance and operational planning within the academic sector. Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders in the technology ecosystem.

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Higher Education Program DevelopmentStrategic Partnership BuildingProject Management ProficiencyRegulatory ComplianceMarket Research and Strategic Analysis

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentOperational PlanningAcademic InnovationCompliance ManagementMarket ResearchStrategic AnalysisProject Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingAbility to Manage Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

Project Management Platforms

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationAcademic AdministrationStudent ServicesTechnology Sector PartnershipsCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, development, and implementation of the Georgetown West initiative
Establish a permanent Georgetown presence in the San Francisco Bay Area
Advance academic programming, strategic partnerships, operational planning, and community engagement connected to the Silicon Valley AI and technology ecosystem
Work with faculty, university leadership, alumni, donors, corporate partners, and Bay Area stakeholders
Coordinate workstreams to grow Georgetown West into a comprehensive regional academic hub
Guide academic program development, student life planning, facilities and operational readiness, and external engagement
Support new domestic and international program development across the McDonough School of Business
Advance academic innovation
Ensure compliance with university, accreditation, and regulatory requirements
Engage alumni, donors, and corporate stakeholders
Conduct market research and strategic analysis
Support regulatory, accreditation, and compliance activities
Manage the Georgetown West initiative and interact with McDonough faculty and staff, Main Campus administrators, external networks, and regulatory agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years in higher education program development, student services, or academic administration
Experience building partnerships within the technology sector preferred
Strong track record driving action and managing multiple concurrent initiatives on fixed timelines
Proficiency with project management platforms
Excellent written and verbal communication
High attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Ability to manage ambiguity
Ability to proactively solve problems
Must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities