Director, Global Academic Programs and Partnership-McDonough School of Business

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Job Overview

Director, Global Academic Programs and Partnership, McDonough School of Business- Georgetown University

 

The Director of Global Academic Programs and Partnerships provides school-wide leadership for MSB’s global academic portfolio and experiential learning programs, ensuring alignment with the school’s mission to develop globally minded business leaders and maintain a competitive international footprint. The Director oversees the full lifecycle of global academic partnerships and global programming—including MBA exchange partnerships, international university relationships, and the Global Business Experience (GBE). This position combines strategic academic partnership development with operational excellence in delivering high-impact, student-facing global programs.

MSB sends over 900 students abroad annually across more than 24 GBE sections in 15+ countries, spanning undergraduate, specialized master’s, and MBA programs. The Director ensures these programs are academically rigorous, operationally seamless, and aligned with institutional strategy.

 

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing strategic oversight for academic components of the Global Business Experience

• Conducting benchmarking and competitive analysis to inform MSB’s global strategy

• Managing international university relationships and representing MSB abroad

• Coordinating global academic initiatives across MSB programs

• Leading MSB’s global academic partnership strategy, including MBA exchange development

Work Interactions

The Director reports directly to the Associate Dean for Global Strategic Planning and Operations, and Director of Global Programs. The role works closely with the Academic Director of the Global Business Experience, Senior Associate Dean of MBA Programs, Associate Dean of MBA Programs, MBA Program Office, Undergraduate Program Office, MSB Finance, Office of Global Education, Office of International Safety & Security, Student Health Insurance, and the Office of Global Services.

The Director interacts regularly with international university partners, global vendors, U.S. Embassy officials abroad, corporate partners, alumni, and faculty leads across all MSB programs. This role directly contributes to the University’s mission by strengthening MSB’s global academic partnerships, enhancing the school’s global reputation, and ensuring the delivery of academically rigorous, globally engaged programs.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in international business, higher education administration, global affairs, or related field

• 5-7 years in academic program management, global partnerships, or international education

• Demonstrated experience developing and managing international academic partnerships

• Strong analytical skills, including benchmarking and competitive analysis

• Proven ability to manage complex global academic initiatives and risk considerations

• Excellent communication skills and intercultural fluency

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management tools

     

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s Degree Preferred

• Foreign language proficiency preferred

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$66,783.00 - $126,720.23

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.

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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. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.