We are currently seeking applications for a Research Coordinator to assist our analysis team with managing our research product pipeline. In this role, you will provide project management support to ensure research timelines are met and maintain an accurate research project tracker. Additionally, you will provide executive administrative support to our Director and Deputy Directors of Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with Line of Research Leads and other relevant stakeholders across the organization to ensure that project timelines are met, and the research projects tracker is current.
• Managing and improving CSET's research projects tracking functions to enhance accuracy, efficiency and timeliness
• Stewarding CSET research publications and products through the external review process before final publication.
• Providing project management support and best practices to researchers as needed.
• Providing high-level executive support for the Director of Analysis, Deputy Director of Analysis, including but not limited to:
  • Managing, coordinating, and overseeing meeting and event logistics (such as scheduling, correspondence, agendas, etc.);
  • Efficiently managing a complex, busy calendar to ensure a seamless workflow by:
    • Prioritizing meetings, appointments, and events according to availability and preferences,
    • Proactively anticipating conflicts and,
    • Implementing regular updates and changes to maintain accuracy.
  • Overseeing all aspects of coordinating travel and travel-related activities, including hotel booking, transportation, and expense reimbursement.
• Assisting the Director of Analysis and Deputy Director of Analysis in preparation for speaking engagements by helping to prepare talking points and providing ad hoc on-site assistance.
• Managing follow-up on action items for the Director of Analysis and Deputy Director of Analysis.
• Collaborating with analysis team leadership to identify and coordinate pointed professional development sessions for the analysis team.
• Contributing to CSET's organizational development, including internal working groups, seminars, and discussions.
• Assist in overseeing CSET's Military Fellows program to include:
  • Liaising with appropriate constituents to ensure selection and placement of two (2) yearly-appointed Military Fellows.
  • Coordination of enrolling Military Fellows in Security Studies coursework at Georgetown University.
  • Ensuring completion of all onboarding/offboarding tasks.
  • Continuously improving processes to enhance the Military Fellows' program and experience
• Maintaining professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials and exercising discretion when interfacing with CSET constituents.
• Upholding CSET's mission, values, and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 years of research program/project management or administrative support experience, including internships and part-time experience
• Impeccable organization and task management skills
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work with multiple stakeholders across a variety of projects
• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills
• Motivation, enthusiasm, and self-drive

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of application and not require sponsorship for continued employment.

The Research Coordinator can expect to earn between $72,000-$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience, and have access to Georgetown's generous benefits package.

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.

Application Instructions

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

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter that addresses the following:
  • Why are you interested in CSET and this role, specifically?
  • Describe your experience with or training for providing project management support to researchers/research teams.

APPLY HERE by Monday, August 14, 2023

If you have any questions with regard to completing your application, please email [email protected].

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.