Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s 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.
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Job Overview
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.
The Director of Academic Advising is responsible for academic/curricular advising and policy and program development, with particular focus on our evening division J.D. students. Founded as an evening program in 1870, Georgetown Law has a long tradition of providing quality legal education to working students, and is widely recognized as the premier part-time program in the country. A key member of the J.D. advising team, the Director of Academic Advising has a strong understanding of Georgetown Law’s academic policies, degree requirements, and our unrivaled curriculum, including our extensive experiential learning courses, and appreciation for how students in the evening division can best navigate these options. The position requires non-traditional working hours to serve our evening J.D. population by providing individual curricular advising appointments and programming. This position’s work hours Monday through Thursday are from 12:30 pm-9:30 pm, with standard work hours on Friday. Additional duties include but are not limited to:
Individual J.D. student advising, with special responsibility for the unique needs of evening division students.
Planning and executing academic information sessions for J.D. students in the evening division in coordination with the Office of Academic Affairs advising team.
Ensuring compliance with our academic policies and institutional goals and standards.
Tracking and monitoring significant developments impacting evening J.D. students, both internally and externally.
Identifying and communicating curricular and scheduling needs to help inform course scheduling decisions.
Work Interactions
This position will report directly to the Executive Director for Advising Services as part of the J.D. advising team in the Office of Academic Affairs. This position interacts directly with current and prospective students and works closely with colleagues in our Office of Admissions, Office of the Registrar, Office of the Dean of Students, Office of Financial Aid and Office of Student Life, in keeping with Georgetown Law’s guiding philosophy of cura personalis. The Director works in especially close partnership with the Faculty Director of the Evening Program and the Evening Student Career Advisors in the Office of Career Strategy and the Office of Public Interest and Community Service.
Requirements and Qualifications
J.D. degree with record of academic success
At least 3 years of legal or equivalent experience
Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Careful attention to detail
Ability to problem-solve, take initiative and quickly adapt to changing circumstances
Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and meet firm deadlines
Demonstrated emotional maturity and the ability to exercise good judgment in a fast-paced, high profile environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in higher education and/or academic counseling
Experience with databases and Ellucian/Banner
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:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$66,783.00 - $126,720.23
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.
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