Program Manager, Graduate & Executive Degree Programs, Dubai - McDonough School of Business
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Job Description
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nations capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood and the Capitol Campus just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs a global perspective and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry a commitment to social justice and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.
Requirements
This role is an exciting opportunity to join the growing team of Georgetown Universitys McDonough School of Business in Dubai. Reporting to the Director of Director of Student Services the Program Manager will provide crucial support in ensuring the smooth execution of various program management-related activities for the existing Executive Masters in Business Administration degree (EMBA Dubai) and the forthcoming M.A. in International Business and Policy degree (IBP Dubai) which Georgetowns School of Foreign Service jointly offers. Key responsibilities include assisting with program operations student support and faculty and academic support to ensure that all facets of the degree programs are delivered with quality high-touch and professionalism. This level of effort extends to off-site activities in Dubai UAE as well as international components such as the Global Business Experience (GBE) and other residencies or modules held abroad. Duties Include but are not limited to:
Assist with program management tasks to help meet academic goals.
Work with the Academic Director(s) to administer student surveys on program quality and gather feedback from students and faculty for program improvement.
Assist in monitoring program quality identifying areas for improvement and helping implement better systems and processes.
Support the exploration and implementation of new technology tools to improve program administration and student services.
Help respond to student inquiries provide guidance on program schedules and assist with addressing any issues or concerns during the program.
Assist faculty in distributing learning resources to students.
Work Interactions
The Program Manager reports to the Director of Student Servicesand will work closely with the Dubai team including the Academic/Program Director(s) and in Washington DC the Office of the Dean and Vice Deans Graduate & Executive Degree Programs Admissions and Finance as well as other central offices on Main Campus. This position will require regular communication and collaboration with mid-career to executive students seasoned faculty and diverse staff across the university and different time zones as well as external vendors and service providers. Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to work well in a small but dynamic team are essential for success in this role.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelors Degree
Professional with 2 years of experiencein operations/program management or equivalent
Ability to work well with mid to senior executives and faculty members as well as a deep commitment to establishing strong relationships with students enrolled in each of the Dubai-based degree programs
Must be capable of working efficiently with Canvas Microsoft Office Suite especially MS Excel as well as the Google Suite of software
Must have a fresh perspective creating enthusiasm around a shared vision for operational efficiency and customer service
Familiarity with the Middle East region
Must physically reside in Dubai or be willing to relocate to Dubai at their own expense
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education or a customer-centric industry (e.g. hospitality retail)
International experience is highly desirable
Delivery of graduate & executive education and/or corporate training is a plus
Work Mode Designation
This positions work mode has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a positions mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown Universitys mode of work designations can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: Range:
The projectedsalary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$44022.00 - $73406.80Compensation is determined by a number of factors including but not limited to the candidates individual qualifications experience education skills and certifications as well as the Universitys business needs and external factors.
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EEO Statement:
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age citizenship color disability family responsibilities gender identity and expression genetic information marital status matriculation national origin race religion personal appearance political affiliation sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
