Program Manager, International Graduate Programs | McDonough School of Business

Role Overview

Program Manager, International Graduate Programs at McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University. This role is locally based in Athens, Greece.

Company Overview

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital: 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. The McDonough School of Business is establishing graduate degree program offerings in Athens, Greece, through a partnership with the Public Power Corporation (PPC), the country's leading integrated electric utility and largest power provider. The role is positioned at the Georgetown building at 42 Kraterou Zografou, Athens.

Role Purpose

This role represents a foundation-building opportunity to establish and orchestrate the student-facing elements of Georgetown programs in Greece. The Program Manager will facilitate program operations, student services, event planning, and faculty/academic support to ensure that all facets of the degree programs are delivered with high quality, a high-touch approach, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Program Operations

• Lead day-to-day program operations for graduate degree offerings in Athens, ensuring seamless delivery of academic and student-facing activities.
• Support the establishment of graduate degree program offerings in Athens through the partnership with PPC, launching the Executive Master's in Leadership (EML) program in the 2026-2027 academic year, followed by the M.S. in Environment and Sustainability Management (ESM) program – a joint degree offering with Georgetown's Earth Commons Institute – in the subsequent year.
• Coordinate with faculty and staff across McDonough's Office of the Dean, Graduate & Executive Degree Programs, Admissions, and Finance, as well as the Earth Commons Institute and other central offices on Georgetown's Hilltop Campus in Washington, DC.

Student Services

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality student services for mid-career and executive learners.
• Develop strong relationships with students enrolled in the Athens-based degree programs.
• Serve as a critical bridge between McDonough's global hubs and faculty, who are largely based in Washington, DC.

Events and International Modules

• Plan and execute program-related events, residencies, and international modules, including logistics in Greece and abroad.
• Extend operational effort to off-site activities in Athens, Greece, as well as international components such as residencies or modules held abroad.

Faculty and Academic Support

• Provide operational and administrative support to faculty, including classroom readiness.
• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with seasoned faculty across different time zones.

Admissions and Business Development

• Support operations, admissions, and business development by coordinating meetings, managing logistics, and liaising with corporate partners and vendors.
• Provide administrative support for admissions and business development efforts and associated staff in Athens and the region.
• Help arrange meetings between sponsor company representatives and Georgetown staff responsible for recruiting and business development.

Additional Operations

• Travel and support program operations in Dubai, UAE – where McDonough maintains a branch campus – for any degree, custom program, or short executive education courses that may arise.

Qualifications & Experience

• BA/BS required.
• Professionals with 6 or more years of experience in operations/program/events management.
• Prior experience in higher education or a customer-centric industry (e.g. hospitality, retail, etc.) is preferred.
• Familiarity with the educational landscape in Greece or the Southeastern European region is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work well with mid- to senior-level executives and faculty members.
• Fluency in Greek and English is required.
• Capable of working efficiently with Canvas, Microsoft Office Suite (especially MS Excel), and the Google Suite of software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt and work well in a small, dynamic team and startup environment.
• Ability to bring a fresh and entrepreneurial perspective, creating enthusiasm around a shared vision for operational efficiency and customer service.

Additional Information

• Work Mode: Hybrid. Work mode designations are regularly reviewed to meet the evolving needs of the University and may be subject to change.
• Location: Must reside within easy commuting distance of the Georgetown building in Athens, or be willing to relocate to within easy commuting distance of Athens at their own expense.
• Reports to: Dubai-based Director of Program Management and Academic Operations.
• Travel: This position may require travel to off-site activities in Athens, Greece, and international components such as residencies or modules held abroad, as well as potential support for program operations in Dubai, UAE.
• Salary Range: $47,586.00 to $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.
• 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.
• Equal Opportunity: Georgetown University 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.