Administrative Assistant – Linguistics Department

About the role

The Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University seeks a dedicated Administrative Assistant to support Distinguished University Professor Deborah Tannen. This one‑year renewable term position provides essential assistance with correspondence, scheduling, and research‑related tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Manage Dr. Tannen’s email inbox, phone inquiries, and regular mail.
• Coordinate speaking engagements, travel arrangements, and event logistics.
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Process permission requests for reprinting Dr. Tannen’s work.
• Conduct research related to Dr. Tannen’s publications and maintain office files.

Required profile

• High School Diploma with 2‑4 years of professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and work.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented, able to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Professional demeanor representing the professor, department, and university.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work closely with a world‑renowned scholar.
• Experience in a vibrant academic environment.
• Potential for contract renewal based on performance.