Executive Director - Institute for Technology Law and Policy

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

The Institute for Technology Law and Policy is a prominent academic and research program in technology law and policy, comprising twenty faculty, staff, and students. The Institute houses interdisciplinary research projects of significant reach and impact. It is funded by public and private funders including government funding agencies, nonprofit foundations, and private donors. It coordinates a Tech Law Scholars program for JD students and oversees the Georgetown Law Technology Review, an active and well-read student-run and faculty-advised publication, and it publishes white papers, policy briefs, and other products of its faculty, staff, and affiliate scholars’ research. It organizes and deepens Georgetown’s programming and curricular efforts in technology-related fields. It coordinates its activities with other Centers and Programs, including the Knight Georgetown Institute, the Center on Privacy and Technology, and the Center on National Security. The institute supports development of affiliated programming and works towards establishing Georgetown Law as a preeminent forum for discussion and study of technology-related legal and policy issues.

The Executive Director develops the structure and programming of the Institute for Technology Law and Policy; works to establish the Institute as a leading voice in and convener of discussions and debates about technology law and policy; spearheads the Institute’s fundraising and communications efforts; collaborates with faculty members to develop research programs and oversees implementation; advises faculty about funding, staffing, and space needs; represents the Institute in high-profile fora and events; builds and maintains connections with University cross-campus collaborations including the Technology & Society Initiative; helps recruit key staff; oversees the publication of research; and supervises the day-to-day functions of Institute staff, fellows, and students.

The Executive Director oversees the Institute budget, including for staff salary, programs, and activities; and facilitates the administration of grant funding on behalf of principal investigators who are affiliated with the Institute.

The Executive Director’s work and duties may require occasional travel.

Work Interactions

Interact with: faculty directors and advisors regarding institution-building, research, and event planning; legal and policy communities and related VIPs regarding Institute events and research; students regarding research projects, networking and educational events, and externships/internships; funders; media; and the public. The Executive Director reports to the Senior Executive Director of Centers & Institutes within the office of the Chief Operating Officer at Georgetown Law, and will also interact regularly with the Centers & Institutes Management Office, leadership of the Law Center and individual centers and institutes, as well as Law Center staff and leadership in Communications, Development, Financial Affairs, Grant Administration, Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Career Services, and additional offices as needed.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must have a Doctorate or JD.
• 8+ years legal work experience with a substantial focus on intellectual property, privacy, telecommunications, and/or Internet law and policy issues
• Have a background in fundraising and business development
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative programs or research agenda required
• Experience in management; academic administration; fundraising; and grant management; and experience with legislative and/or executive branch processes desired

Sponsored Project Management

As the designated Department Financial Manager for Sponsored Project, the employee is responsible for financial management of the sponsored project to ensure compliance with sponsor’s requirements and University’s policies and procedures. Within 30 days after the close of the month (generally the 8th business day after the end of the month), the duties to be performed by the employee include, but not limited to: 

• Review and reconcile expenses on the Center Status Reports to ensure that the expenses are a) allowable by the sponsor for the project, b) allocable to the project, c) reasonable and necessary, d) supported by required documents, and e) within the budgeted amounts;
• Review salary distributions to ensure that they reasonably reflect employees’ level of effort on projects. Review associated fringe benefits for accuracy;
• Review the commitments of key personnel, to ensure the costs reasonably reflect the level of effort committed to the sponsors as part of proposal and notify OSP/OSR of significant variances;
• Review the calculation of indirect cost recovery to ensure accuracy;
• Process all corrections and adjustments within 90 days of when the charge initially posts to the financial system (posted date for non-payroll and pay period end date for payroll transactions) and ensure corrections and adjustments are reviewed and approved according to the signature authority policy and supported by appropriate documents;
• Complete the Financial Status Report (FSR) worksheets timely and accurately
• Ensure that payments to subrecipients are reviewed and processed in a timely manner

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid 3 Days. 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 and 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:

$103,723.00 - $202,778.93

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:

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.