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Job Overview The Africa-China Initiative (ACI) requires a part-time Program Assistant to work closely with the ACI Program Director in managing the ACI’s growing programming.

The Program

Assistant will organize and advertise events, administer key parts of the grant, facilitate communications with a wide range of collaborators (guest speakers, event co-sponsors), and serve as a liaison between the ACI and various GU administrative offices and partner institutions. This is a part-time position at 15 hours per week.

Work Interactions

This position reports to the Director of the African Studies Program and works closely with Africa-China Initiative Program Director, and coordinates regularly with staff and faculty in African Studies and other SFS programs and units, including the Asian Studies Program and the SFS Dean’s Office, in particular the SFS finance team and events/communications team.

Requirements and Qualifications - A Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Proficiency in technologies and applications related to the position, including Google, MS Office, Canva, Mailchimp, and Zoom webinar hosting
- Website content management (WordPress preferred)



and social media experience
- Strong organizational, time management, and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently 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 projectedsalary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $19.20 - $28.70 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.

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.

📌 Africa-China Initiative Program Assistant, African Studies Program, Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) (Villavicencio)
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