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Program Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Training Programs

Georgetown University
life insurance, tuition assistance
United States, D.C., Washington
Jun 13, 2025


Program Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Training Programs

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.

Requirements

As a top academic health and science center in the United States, Georgetown University Medical Center seeks to provide, in a synergistic fashion, excellence in education - training physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as well as biomedical scientists - and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research collaboration, enhancing our basic science and translational biomedical research capacity in order to improve human health. Emphasizing service, we are dedicated to the Catholic, Jesuit principle of cura personalis - "care of the whole person." Our partnerships with organizations in the region strengthen our work and expand its reach.

The Program Coordinator (PC) provides administrative, trainee, and academic support to the INNS MS and our multi-departmental Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience (IPN) PhD program. The PC provides post award administrative support of our IPN training program activities and reporting requirements. PC responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Assist with recruitment and admissions.
  • Monitor the academic progress of all MS and PhD students.
  • Oversee alumni and career services outreach efforts, organizing special events for both programs.
  • Serve as academic coordinator (i.e., courseleaf) for the IPN PhD and INNS MS Programs.


Work Interactions

The PC reports directly to the Director of Graduate Studies for the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience. The PC will also be assigned to the faculty director of the INNS MS program. The PC fosters programmatic collaborations across the IPN and MS with the goal of developing consensus programming to meet training requirements across programs at scale. The PC will collaborate with career development, student, and postdoctoral affairs functions within the Graduate and Postdoctoral Training and Development Division of Biomedical Graduate Education to integrate graduate requirements into institution-level support services and activities. The PC works closely with the Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE) offices (admissions, academic affairs, student services, recruitment, career strategy, and communications), the Office of the University Registrar, and the Office of Global Services for day to day administration of the IPN and MS programs.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • 2+ years of relevant administrative experience, preferable in biomedical academic settings
  • A collaborative and transparent leadership style, cultural awareness and agility, and have the ability to build trust and credibility
  • Experience working with diverse faculty, student, and trainee populations
  • Demonstrated ability to work productively independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent time management skills and experience managing multiple projects/tasks with conflicting deadlines.
  • Must have well developed organizational skills, advanced communication skills, and excellent problem-solving skills
  • Keen attention to detail with knowledge of research training programs and graduate students training
  • Experience organizing events and programming for faculty and students
  • Proficient with MS office (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and online collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs, Dropbox), as well as website management
  • Scheduling and teleconferencing software skills (ie, Zoom, Google Calendar, Doodle Poll)
  • Degree, preferably in a STEM field


Preferred Requirements and Qualifications
  • Graduate Degree, preferably in a STEM field
  • Working knowledge of Workday, Slate, and Cognos software
  • Experience with RedCap database platform
  • Experience with website maintenance (e.g. Wordpress)
  • Demonstrated ability to interact professionally and effectively with investigators, sponsors, and cross-functional teams


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:
$47,586.00 - $87,558.13

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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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

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.

To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Medical-Center/Program-Coordinator--Interdisciplinary-Neuroscience-Training-Programs_JR22300

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