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Requirements

For more than 35 years, Georgetown University’s Center for Intercultural Education and Development (http://cied.georgetown.edu/programs/mepi-student-leaders/) (CIED) has been a leader in developing and implementing a diverse array of international programs. We tailor programs to the unique needs of our partners—government agencies, private enterprises, universities, and NGOs worldwide. Our customized academic exchange programs tap the spectacular academic resources of Georgetown University as well as our extensive network of public sector and corporate leaders. With a diverse team of professionals, CIED has the capacity, management expertise, and experience to deliver programs in Washington, D.C., and anywhere in the world.

The Georgetown MEPI Assistant Director manages, with the Georgetown MEPI Director, a U.S. State Department leadership and civic engagement project for university students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA region). In many cases, especially with the substantial communication, protocol, and relationship development in the MENA region, The Assistant Director acts in place of the Director as the main representative of Georgetown University CIED. In this capacity:

+ Manage planning and uniform implementation of complex domestic and overseas activities the MEPI Student Leaders Program, leading and overseeing the performance of sub-awardees and contractors including Three partner host universities, several U.S. and MENA region strategic partners, and three Georgetown departments to ensure implementation of a cohesive program.

+ Work in partnership with the three host institutions in the design-implementation of the U.S. academic summer exchange program and the yearly alumni conference held in the region, developing and implementing an online participant orientation (including webinars) and the Washington, DC-based orientation and closing program activities for the 60 students.

+ Design and secure certain exchange program components such as professional site visits, civic engagement programming, advocacy visits, and social-cultural activities; As the team’s primary regional-cultural experts, design new program elements based on State Department requests.

+ Develop a support network of partners to support participant recruitment and alumni civic engagement in community development activities, representing the Program Director and Georgetown University and spending significant time on outreach to overseas partners and potential partners.

+ Create social marketing/website content and maintain website and social networks to ensure successful promotion of the Program, maintaining the promotional materials and keeping them up to date.

+ Oversee the implementation (and subsequent reporting) of a complex mixed methods evaluation protocol requested by the State Department.

+ Compile documentation from the many sources, developing quarterly reports to the State Department and providing the Program Director and Director of CIED with periodic written reports and briefings.

+ Work closely with the U.S. Department of State to ensure success in recruitment of participants, managing the close coordination with up to 17 U.S. Embassies overseas in managing confidential material required to secure U.S. visas.

+ Manage a Program Coordinator and a student throughout the year (part-time during the school year and full-time in the summer), as well as up to three Resident Assistants for the Georgetown University summer inbound program.

+ Oversee multiple sub-awardees and contractors to ensure compliance with program guidelines, Georgetown University regulations, and USG super-circular requirements.

+ Maintains on-going communication, serving as the primary contact at Georgetown, with sub-awardees and partners providing technical assistance and problem resolution.

+ Manage large program logistical projects related to health insurance and international and domestic travel, oversee the processes of participant travel, insurance, and stipends.

Work Interactions

The role of this position is crucial to the effective functioning of the MEPI Student Leaders Program. It is the nexus of all program communication and provides technical assistance and cultural guidance to partners. Serving in place of the Program Director, they are for managing three partner host universities and several U.S. strategic partnerships; managing the Georgetown University four-week exchange and providing strategic advice to Georgetown faculty and staff to ensure a successful implementation. They also keep the CIED website and promotional materials updated and relevant. It is essential to ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner. Knowledge of the Middle East, flexibility, organization and clear communication are tantamount because complexity and attention to detail needed for this position cannot be underestimated. This position reports to the Director of Georgetown SLP Program and supervises the graduate student intern and the Resident Assistants. The position must interact with a range of contacts within Georgetown University and external CIED partners (foreign universities, government agencies, and members of the private sector and civil society). The position also deals with vendors and special events people for the special projects. The position, with the Directors, makes recommendations for planning, management, and evaluation of CIED’s administrative systems.

Requirements and Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree – preference for master’s degre

+ At least three years of experience working with civil society programs and organizations in the MENA

+ Knowledge and experience in Middle East culture

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

+ Exceptionally strong organizational and time management skills

+ Experience monitoring and ensuring compliance of sub-awardees and contractors

+ Knowledge and experience in Middle East culture and working proficiency in Arabic are required

+ Outstanding interpersonal oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact and network in a positive manner with a diverse clientele, including prominent social and political figures, and business executives

+ Demonstrated ability and effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service

+ Excellent English writing and editing skills for the preparation of working and informational manuals, administrative reports, correspondence, and program text

+ Ability to independently establish objectives, plan, direct, and evaluate all aspects of conference/special events

+ Skill in monitoring expenditures for programs

+ Ability to occasionally work extra hours nights and weekends (requires travel)

+ Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite software applications

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. The employee will have to come to Georgetown University/CIED when requested by their supervisor and /or the CIED/ELP Program Directors. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$47,586.00 - $87,558.13

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .