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Requirements

The School of Continuing Studies (SCS) seeks to foster a collaborative, innovative, and student-first culture shaped by Georgetown’s Jesuit heritage and values. SCS endeavors to be a center of innovation and growth within the University by introducing academic programs that respond to emerging and evolving needs in the economy and society. When you join our team at SCS, you become part of a thriving ecosystem of staff and faculty committed to inspiring students to seek something greater in their lives and careers.

The Office of Academic Affairs and Compliance (OAAC), School of Continuing Studies (SCS) is a central office responsible for ensuring the integrity of academic credentials through establishing, executing, and monitoring the academic standards and degree requirements for degree, non-degree, and non-credit programs. This includes monitoring compliance with academic, federal, and international regulations to ensure that policies and regulations are applied consistently. This office is responsible for facilitating the review of academic appeals, grievances, formal complaints, and academic/curricular concerns. This office supports approximately 10,000 students annually, confers approximately 1,200 degrees and 65 credit-bearing certificates annually, and supports academic program faculty directors and staff on all issues related to academic affairs and compliance, student appeals and grievances.  

The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Compliance is responsible for the management and oversight of the Office of Academic Affairs and Compliance within SCS. This position performs work that is directly related to the mission of the institution while supporting the success of faculty, staff, and students by ensuring SCS’ compliance with academic policies and federal regulations that enable academic program staff and faculty to deliver a high quality, equitable, fair, and consistent academic experience. The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Compliance has additional responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

Evaluate and implement policies and regulations in accordance with school, university, state, and federal regulations to ensure School-wide compliance, conducting a policy gap analysis and making the necessary updates to the policies and associated compliance documents to ensure SCS meets its compliance obligations.

Work with the Office of General Counsel, Office of the University Registrar, and other compliance-related offices monitoring compliance within SCS regarding the school, university, local, state, federal, and international authorizations that affect the delivery of academic programs, both degree and non-degree, awarding of degrees and graduate certificates, and the integrity of the student academic record.

Provide support and training to adjunct faculty, faculty directors, and academic program staff to ensure consistent application of these policies, serving as the escalation point for requests for exceptions to policies reflected in School-wide compliance documents.

Direct the Office of Academic Affairs and Compliance in upholding and implementing school and university policies and carrying out all compliance related procedures and protocols as reflected in School and University compliance documents and handbooks.

Manage an assistant director and an assistant dean and provide direct supervision, coaching, and training to staff members to ensure they have the skills and knowledge necessary to consistently and accurately carry out their roles and responsibilities, supporting Tropaia and Commencement.

Work Interactions

This position reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Compliance. Internally, this position works closely with adjunct faculty, full time, non-tenure line Faculty Directors, and academic program staff, including the Executive Director of Student and Academic Operations, ELC, PDC, Summer, College, and Special Programs academic teams, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, and Vice Dean, Faculty and Education. Externally to SCS, the position interacts closely with the Offices of General Counsel, Student Financial Services, Global Services, and the Office of University Registrar to ensure compliance with SCS, university, local, state, federal and international regulations. This position is responsible for ensuring that SCS staff and faculty are in compliance with academic policies and regulations and that all academic actions involving students are carried out in accordance with stated policies and procedures. Inconsistent application of these policies and procedures could result in legal action against the University.

Requirements and Qualifications

Master’s degree; Ph.D., Ed.D highly preferred

5+ years of experience working in a higher education administration

Experience working with student information systems is mandatory

Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel is mandatory

Working knowledge of federal legislation, such as but not limited to FERPA, Title IX

Experience supervising professional staff and with conflict and dispute resolution

Working knowledge of general academic policies and processes

Working understanding of general resources for students

Understanding of the scope, function, and duties of a registrar’s office and financial aid

Ability to use zoom, google suite, and Microsoft office suite, including excel

Knowledge of Cognos and MyAccess preferred

Work Mode Designation

The position has been designated as Hybrid 2 Days. 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 and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetwon.edu/mode-of-workdesingation. 

Pay Range

The Pay Range for this position is $80,429- $117,052 annually.

Pay Range:

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

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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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an 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 protected by law.

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.