Assistant Director, Program Management – Executive Education

About the role

The McDonough School of Business seeks an Assistant Director of Program Management to design, coordinate, and deliver custom executive education programs for global clients. The role blends project leadership with client interaction across virtual, in‑person, and hybrid formats.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute custom executive education programs, managing logistics, faculty coordination, and participant communications.
• Travel up to 10% of the year domestically and internationally to support on‑site program delivery.
• Work evenings and weekends (up to 20% of the year) to meet program timelines and event schedules.
• Serve as primary liaison for clients, handling daily interactions across cultures and time zones.
• Coordinate with internal and external vendors, contractors, and university units to ensure seamless program execution.

Required profile

• Minimum four years of experience in program or event management with high‑level client interaction.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Required skills

• Outstanding organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Independent decision‑making and ability to perform under pressure.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to Georgetown’s mission of developing principled global leaders.
• Collaborative environment within a prestigious business school.
• Professional growth through exposure to diverse executive education clients.