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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

Executive Director, Baratta Center for Global Business Education

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$104K/yr - $203K/yr

10+ years exp

Georgetown University is a prestigious institution located in the heart of Washington, D.C., and they are seeking an Executive Director for the Baratta Center for Global Business Education. This role involves providing strategic leadership and operational management to enhance student engagement and experiential learning opportunities within the McDonough School of Business and Walsh School of Foreign Service.

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Responsibilities

Lead the operations of the Baratta Center, managing staff, budget, and programs to ensure the effective delivery of student-centered initiatives

Partner with the Director of the Global Business Fellows (GBF) program to enhance curriculum coordination, student engagement, and co-curricular programming such as consulting projects, domestic and international treks, site visits, and career-focused events

Build partnerships with global organizations to expand experiential learning opportunities for students

Coordinate with McDonough's Career Center, Undergraduate Program Office, and the Office of Advancement to support student placements, alumni engagement, and employer outreach

Develop and steward relationships with donors, alumni, and corporate partners to secure resources supporting the Center's programs and student learning experiences

Support the integration of the Center's programs into the broader student experience at McDonough and across Georgetown

Manage staff and administrative processes to ensure smooth operations and successful execution of Center activities

Qualification

Global business experienceProgram administrationPartnership developmentFinancial managementProject managementStudent engagementTeaching experienceCommitment to valuesCollaboration skills

Required

Master's degree required; terminal degree (Ph.D. or J.D., or equivalent) strongly preferred

Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in global business, higher education, policy, or related field

Proven success in student-focused program administration or academic program leadership, with experience developing experiential or co-curricular initiatives

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty, students, and administrators in an academic setting

Deep understanding of global business, economics, and policy issues

Manage staff and administrative processes to ensure smooth operations and successful execution of Center activities