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Program Coordinator, Pivot | McDonough School of Business - Georgetown University

The Program Coordinator for the Pivot Program supports the effective day-to-day delivery and operations of a mission-driven initiative focused on advancing racial equity and second-chance opportunities. Reporting to the Associate Director of Program Management, this role ensures the seamless coordination of program activities, materials, and communications that directly impact the experience and success of program Fellows. The position plays a critical role in maintaining program infrastructure, including databases, classroom logistics, and operational workflows, while also contributing to continuous process improvement.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing programming materials for Pivot Fellows

• Maintaining the Pivot Program databases

• Leading smaller projects and initiatives (such as alumni engagement)

• Assisting in the daily management of the program

• Providing administrative support to Pivot faculty and staff.

Work Interactions

The Program Coordinator will report to the Associate Director of Program Management and work closely with the entire Pivot leadership team. The Program Coordinator will also engage with the Pivot alumni population and coordinate opportunities for collaboration and a sense of community among current and former cohorts.

This role contributes to the University's mission around racial equity and justice. As the country's criminal justice system continues to primarily impact low-income Black and Brown people, Pivot aims to change the local and national narrative around second-chance employment and to ensure that our Fellows are equipped with the tools to reenter society post-incarceration, and to engage Georgetown students in this work. To do so successfully, Pivot requires a team of knowledgeable and dedicated individuals whose primary focus is to deliver a high-quality program for its Fellows.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma required

• At least one year business experience in program or event management

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Critical ability to multi-task, prioritize, follow directions, and execute

• Critical eye for detail

• Confidence to take initiative, ask questions, and make recommendations with the end goal being process improvement and Fellow satisfaction

• Familiarity and proficiency in the MS-Office suite of programs, Google Suite, and Airtable
  

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. 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:

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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.