Assistant Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – Georgetown University Law Center

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation’s capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Tradition. Innovation. A superb faculty. Hundreds of course offerings — and all of this just steps away from the Capitol and Supreme Court. Georgetown Law is an exceptional institution in an enviable location. Students come here from all over the world to study international or tax law, environmental or health care law (just a few of our specialties). They come here for our top-ranked clinics. Most of all, they come because this is the place where theory and practice meet. At Georgetown, students learn the law in the place where laws are made.

Under the general supervision of the Dean and Executive Vice President, the Assistant Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) manages administrative offices within Georgetown Law and aligns their activities with the Dean’s priorities and academic operations. The COO is a critical thought partner to the dean on all administrative and financial matters. The COO is expected to gather, analyze, and disseminate necessary information to Georgetown Law and University constituencies. They engage University officials, including the Office of the University President, on behalf of the Dean and the administrative offices the position supervises. Developing working relationships with university wide stakeholders for proactive implementation strategies and decisions, additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the administrative and operational components of a complex, dynamic setting that includes a centrally organized law school that is international in scope, houses 22 centers and institutes, and a broad ecosystem of practical, experiential, and international student programming.
• Oversee the proactive strategic development of the Law Center’s administrative and operational structure, leveraging their change management and organizational expertise.
• Develop a process for center and institute integration into the larger structure of the Law Center to allow for greater cross-functional collaboration and to support Georgetown Law’s expected future growth.
• Run regular operational meetings within the administrative staff, identifying major events or activities on campus in a given week and where additional resources or attention might be needed.
• Play a central role in developing a campus of the future in the heart of the Nation’s Capital, strategically supporting Capitol Campus growth and maintaining/advancing the Law Center’s strategic needs while being a partner to continued University growth and success.
• Closely collaborate with the Dean, Vice Dean, other Law Center leadership, and Georgetown University leadership to develop the new Law Center building space.
• Champion and advocate for the law school, its programs, and community members, persuasively advocating for the Law Center’s needs while developing strong, collaborative, strategic, and operationally constructive relationships with university leadership and stakeholders.
• Work with the ANC and other municipal organizations to advocate for the Law Center’s needs and strategic vision.
• Counsel the Dean in the development of a long-range strategy for managing the Law Center’s position, proactively engaging with stakeholders and providing them with data and information to allow them to have a better understanding of the overall financial portrait of the Law Center and how it affects their areas.

Requirements and Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences and qualities:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or a related field and 10-20 years of progressive work experience in higher education or a private sector equivalent; MBA or similar advanced degree preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills coupled with an ability to influence/persuade all levels of staff and clearly articulate policies and decisions to all levels of staff
• Advanced project management skills, including the capability to manage capital projects
• Experience managing staff in a university setting and an ability to coach and train staff
• A commitment to and affinity for the mission of the Georgetown University Law Center
• Knowledge of strategic budget management to advance the academic mission of Georgetown Law management, IT, HR, and strategic planning
• Experience with advanced techniques and tools for financial planning and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead complex and diverse organizations
• An ability to think creatively about access, equity, and opportunity and what it means for Georgetown Law students
• An innovative outlook and willingness to think outside the box
• An ability to manage both big picture and operational details
• Proven success in establishing and maintaining productive, collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies
• Ability and willingness to partner with senior administration and other stakeholders in an environment that values shared governance

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. 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:

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

$167,633.00 – $327,721.83

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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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected 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.

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