Program Specialist

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The Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) is a research organization focused on studying the security impacts of emerging technologies, supporting academic work in security and technology studies, and delivering nonpartisan analysis to technologists and policymakers. Our research currently focuses on artificial intelligence, advanced computing and biotechnology.

We’re currently seeking applications for a Program Specialist to support the development and execution of CSET’s programs and initiatives while providing general administrative, organizational and project management support to ensure our operations run smoothly. 

Reporting to CSET’s Director of People and Operations, the Program Specialist will be responsible for: 

CSET Programmatic Support: 

Ensuring success and increasing impact by providing logistical and administrative support for our various organizational programs and initiatives, including but not limited to:

  • Summer Internship Program: Supporting recruitment and outreach efforts, hiring and onboarding, and coordinating intern programming and professional development.
  • External Fellowships: Coordinating logistics for hosting short-term, external fellows, including liaising with home institutions, ensuring alignment, and supporting Fellow selection, onboarding, and integration.
  • Executive Education: Facilitating program implementation, ensuring alignment between organizational goals and participant needs, managing logistics and providing on-site support.
  • Georgetown Student Employees: Managing the full lifecycle of student employment; developing hiring strategies, overseeing recruitment processes, supporting current student employees, and optimizing their engagement with CSET projects and priorities. 

Administrative and Operational Support:

  • Coordinating and developing policies, processes, and job aids.
  • Supporting contract lifecycle management, including drafting, reviewing, and maintaining agreements with external partners, while monitoring renewals, amendments, and compliance with organizational policies.
  • Contributing to CSET’s operational capacity through various administrative functions, including budget management, document maintenance, and data-related tasks.
  • Monitoring trends and developments in AI, ML, biotechnology, and national security policy
  • Contributing to CSET’s organizational development, including internal working groups, seminars, and discussions; and supporting and mentoring colleagues
  • Upholding CSET’s mission, values and culture
  • Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field;
  • 3-5 years of experience providing administrative, operational, logistical and/or project management support;
  • 1 year of experience planning and executing programs, events, and/or projects; 
  • Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail; 
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; 
  • Ability to carry on assigned tasks with limited need for supervision;
  • Proficiency with office productivity tools like Google Docs/Sheets, Microsoft Office, etc.;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
  • Ability to work successfully in a collaborative matrixed/multi-disciplinary environment;
  • Motivated, enthusiastic, intellectually curious and self-driven; 
  • Alignment with CSET’s mission, values and culture;
  • Ability to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

This position is designated as hybrid, which means candidates will be expected to work from CSET’s D.C. office at least 2-3 days per week. 

In general, the Program Specialist is expected to earn an annual starting salary between $70,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience.

Ideal Candidate:

CSET is a dynamic organization with evolving operational needs. We’re not looking for a particular set of expertise, we instead need a Program Specialist who’s comfortable navigating ambiguity and picking up new skills. Ideal candidates have a keen ability to find effective solutions for arising challenges and proven experience coordinating programs and/or logistics. Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are key, along with familiarity with Microsoft or Google Office Suite Applications. Strong candidates are detail-oriented, have high emotional intelligence, and capable of handling various responsibilities and shifting priorities in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please note that we only consider complete applications, which include:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter that addresses the following questions:
    • Why are you interested in CSET and the Program Specialist position, specifically? 
    • Is it better to be more task-oriented or outcome oriented? Why?

This position is based in the United States and offers no relocation assistance. This position is not eligible for a specialty-occupation sponsorship and, accordingly, this position requires that all applicants be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship from Georgetown University.

APPLY HERE by Monday, November 25, 2024

If you have any questions with regard to completing your application, please email csetcareers@georgetown.edu.