Assistant Academic Director, Summer College Immersion Program

Assistant Academic Director, Summer College Immersion Program

Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs and a global perspective. Our Summer College Immersion Program (SCIP) provides a three‑week scholarship program for high‑school students from partner schools across the nation.

• Completing training and independent research to understand the program, schedule, and content.
• Assisting in the final planning stages of the program with the Academic Director and Program Management Team.
• Providing high‑level administrative and programmatic support to the Academic Director and Program Management Team.
• Executing administrative tasks and special projects as assigned by program leadership.
• Attending meetings with the Academic Director and Program Management Team.
• Working with the Summer and Special Programs Team to prepare welcome materials, pre‑ and post‑program student travel, and conduct pre‑program student communication.
• Attending and overseeing all program activities, including lectures, guest speakers, discussions, and off‑site visits.
• Overseeing the maintenance of daily and event attendance records, preparing daily reports, and reporting to appropriate parties.
• Providing classroom support and leading check‑ins, discussion sections, and/or reflections as needed.
• Preparing, managing, and distributing course materials.
• May be asked to implement the instructional continuity plan and lead academic programming in the event of the absence of the Academic Director.
• Building community and belonging amongst the students and staff.
• Supervising and ensuring the safety of all students.
• Ensuring students are aware of and engaged in daily activities.
• Filling out incident reports and reporting unsafe, inappropriate, or concerning behavior, student conduct issues, and emergencies to appropriate parties for resolution.
• Creating a safe and supportive academic environment for students.
• Working collaboratively with residential staff to create an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Providing support to students dealing with personal concerns such as stress, homesickness or relationship difficulty that may detract from their academic experiences.
• Providing support to students facing insecurity, unfamiliarity, and other challenges associated with adjusting to college learning and a diverse university campus.
• Connecting students with on campus resources, as appropriate.
• Leading daily briefing meetings with the Mentors.
• Training and supervising mentors for daily tasks, such as attendance and leading discussions.
• Enforcing University policies, procedures, and regulations for students and staff.
• Establishing appropriate boundaries with students in compliance with the University's Protection of Minors Policy.
• Ensuring staff are establishing appropriate boundaries with students in compliance with the University's Protection of Minors Policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current or graduating undergraduate, graduate student, or recently graduated.
• Supervisory and/or leadership experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and Zoom.
• Current or graduating Georgetown University student.
• SCIP Alumnus.
• Experience working in an educational setting.
• Experience working with faculty.
• Experience working with high school students.
• Institutional knowledge of Georgetown University.
• Knowledge or experience relating to an Academy subject matter is a plus.

Employment term:
March 2, 2026 to August 8, 2026. AADs will be assigned to work programs for all or portion(s) of this period. AADs are full‑time and precluded from having simultaneous obligations during the designated time commitment.

Work hours:

Approximately 5–20 hours per week before the first program launches; approximately 40–50 hours per week while the program is running. Some overtime, evening, and weekend commitments may be required once programs begin (not to exceed 20 overtime hours per week).

Compensation:
Pay $18.80 per hour. Housing and meal plan provided during assigned working weeks and during off‑weeks between program assignments; boxed meals available during off‑site visits that overlap with breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Submit your application through Workday. Upload resume, cover letter, and fill out the Summer Staff Questionnaire. Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview in February. A criminal background check of selected candidates is required.

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.