Communications and support coordinator

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is dedicated to fulfilling Georgetown University’s mission of promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding through serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs. Embodying this spirit, GU-Q undertakes education, research, and service to advance knowledge and provide students and the community with a holistic educational experience that produces global citizens committed to serving humankind. We demonstrate Georgetown's values, seek to build upon the reputation of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, and collaborate with Qatar Foundation to achieve the Qatar National Vision 2030. Requirements GU-Q is seeking a highly organized and resourceful Communications and Support Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Office of Communications. Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategic Communications, the successful candidate will ensure efficient coordination across internal and external communications, events, and departmental functions. Key Accountabilities Serve as the first point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Provide administrative and operational support to the Office of Communications, including financial and budget management. Assist with content creation, fact checking, and proofreading across communication channels, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Support media relations and marketing initiatives during GU-Q events. Key Activities Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling, calendar synchronization, data entry, workflow tracking, record keeping, and note taking. Maintain content calendars for blog posts, email campaigns, social media, and other marketing initiatives aligned with GU-Q objectives. Assist the Executive Director with confidential HR matters and sensitive initiatives. Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence as needed. Liaise with the Finance Team to manage financial documentation and ensure compliance. Contribute to budget and expense management, including reporting. Coordinate with vendors and suppliers, and liaise with departments and external stakeholders. Support project-based work and coordinate office setup and maintenance. Assist in managing student workers. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum 3 years of relevant experience supporting departmental operations. Strong understanding of office practices, procedures, record management, and financial principles. Proficient with cloud storage, HRIS, CRM software (e.g., Workday), and digital image processing tools. Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple deadlines. Excellent critical thinking, discretion, and organizational skills. Strong English writing and presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Current Georgetown Employees: If you are a current employee, please log in via GMS using your Net ID and password, then access the Careers worklet on your dashboard. Applicants must submit a resume/CV for each position of interest. Resumes are not retained for future applications. Need Assistance & EEO Statement: GU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to age, citizenship, race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics.#J-18808-Ljbffr