Assistant Director of Debate

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January 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
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Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With 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, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.
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** The Assistant Director and Coach of Debate assists the Director in many aspects of the competitive intercollegiate policy debate team. Key functions include: assisting with oversight of the collegiate policy debate team; assisting with the planning and management of a summer institute for high school students to raise the profile of Georgetown debate, which brings in over $300,000 in revenue for the intercollegiate team;

assisting with the cultivation of a dedicated alumni donor base; scouting and recruiting students to participate in the debate team; teaching debate skills to all levels of students; researching strategies to craft debate arguments; coaching students during debates across the country; organizing and planning travel to and from tournaments; advising students involved in campus debate organizations; promoting the debate program to interested constituents both internal and external to the Georgetown University community.

This position requires a person with strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task, the ability to be flexible and proactive, and a genuine interest in working with students and colleagues across the university, while being responsive to working across differences. The position also calls for a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.  The person must be a highly motivated, self-starter and an effective communicator within the Student Engagement team.  

This position occasionally work nights and weekends during heavy competition seasons and the summer debate program.
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** This position reports to the Director of Debate and Head Coach. This person also supervises student workers for the office and contractors for the summer institute. This person assists the Director on selecting contractors to teach debate during the summer institute. The position is critical to the effective functioning of the policy debate team, which contributes significantly to the University’s mission of educating the whole person as it provides an outlet for students to develop and test ideas among people of different beliefs;

facilitates the expression of ideas and arguments in a civil manner; hones the skills of critical thinking and detailed research; and trains students to be thoughtful participants in broader civic discourse. This position also plays an important role in fulfilling the themes embodied by the Student Affairs division, which is committed to discernment and integrity, diversity and respect, engaged learning, and sophisticated leadership and self-management skills.

A high-quality competitive debate program encourages students to model these themes and qualities. Georgetown has historically maintained an exceptionally successful debate team for these (and many other) reasons, and the Assistant Director position is necessary for that work to continue.  The Center for Student Engagement is a fast-paced, high-energy environment. Student contact is extensive and substantive. Staff members work collaboratively within the office and with many other university-wide constituent groups.

Staff members are expected to exercise a high degree of responsibility and independent judgment and occasionally work irregular or extended hours.
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