Job Description
Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.
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Job Overview
The Correspondence Manager will be an integral member of the office’s communications team and will provide managerial support toward the team’s correspondence function, in alignment with the University's mission and the priorities of the President.
This role will be responsible for supporting the Director of Presidential Correspondence in developing written presidential correspondence and will facilitate thoughtful, consistent, and personalized communication to maintain and develop relationships in both professional and personal contexts. The incumbent will monitor a dynamic correspondence flow and manage the continuous improvement of systems and processes that strengthen the tracking, coordination, and preservation of written correspondence. A successful candidate will be curious, self-motivated, flexible, and highly collaborative.
Responsibilities
- Developing intentional, concise, and polished written products, which includes preparing drafts, editing, and distributing presidential correspondence including long-form reports, invitations, letters/memorandum, and similar communications
- Develop a clear understanding of the President's writing style, goals, and anticipate opportunities for proactive and responsive outreach.
- Engage in relevant research, drafting, and editing of written correspondence for a wide range of recipients
- Monitor and review incoming correspondence including hard copy and electronic mail; make recommendations to improve processes for receiving, tracking, and sending written communications
- Maintain (electronic) records of incoming and outgoing correspondence including hard copy and electronic mail
- Collaborate with other communications colleagues on planning and executing day-to-day assignments as well as special projects
Requirements and Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree
- 3-5 years of professional related experience
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
- Keen attention to detail, and strong organizational skills
- Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
- Flexible and adaptable, including a willingness to execute both mundane and complex tasks at a high quality level
- Collaborative spirit in working across teams, at times under tight deadlines, and with limited information
- Experience in maintaining confidentiality and privacy and ability to work discreetly on sensitive assignments
- A high degree of personal integrity and ethics and demonstrate respect and sensitivity for cultural differences
Preferred Requirements
- Experience supporting executive leadership
- Experience in higher education administration or academic setting
- Interest in higher education and communications
- Interest in relationship management
Sponsored Project Management (if applicable)
n/a
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EEO Statement:
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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
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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
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