Operations and Finance Specialist for Economic Security and Opportunities Initiative – Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality - Georgetown University Law Center

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Operations and Finance Specialist for Economic Security and Opportunities Initiative – Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality - Georgetown University Law Center

The Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality (GCPI) works with policy leaders, researchers, practitioners, advocates, and other experts to develop policies and practices to alleviate poverty and inequality and advance racial and gender equity in the United States. GCPI’s Economic Security and Opportunity Initiative (ESOI) works to alleviate poverty and inequality, advance racial and gender equity, and expand economic inclusion through research, analysis, and ambitious policy ideas.

Job Overview

The Operations & Finance Specialist helps manage the daily operation of the Economic Security and Opportunities Initiative of the Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality, primarily in the areas of operations, human resources, compliance, financial, purchasing, and support services. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform a variety of complex operations, office management, and finance duties
• Develop and monitor contracts, revenue generating agreements, and project budgets; and handle a variety of financial data.
• Compile reports and prepare agendas and background materials.
• Formulate policies and guidance, develop project plans and operations guidance, and help with executive scheduling.
• Liaise with university financial affairs, procurement, general counsel, research services, centers and institutes, and other departments.

Work Interactions

The Operations & Finance Specialist receives general supervision from the Initiative Director, and works closely with the Co-Executive Director and the communications and policy associate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• At least 2 years of operations and finance experience

Preferred qualifications

• Experience performing a variety of complex operations duties and financial transactions
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage a high volume of work with efficiency
• Self-driven work ethic and initiative and strong capacity for collaboration
• Flexibility & enthusiasm for learning
• Excellent notetaking skills
• Commitment to GCPI ESOI’s mission
• Race, class, and gender equity and inclusion skills and values
• Knowledge of Georgetown Management Systems (GMS)/Workday

Work Mode: Hybrid 3 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 Mode of Work Designation .

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu  or view the online interactive benefits guide  for more information.