Early Outreach Initiative Coordinator
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.
The Early Outreach Initiative Coordinator supports Georgetown University Law Center's commitment to expanding access to legal education by engaging high school students through outreach, educational programming, and relationship building. This position helps increase awareness of legal careers and the law school pathway among students who may not otherwise have exposure to the legal profession. Working closely with the Office of Admissions, the Admissions Officer serves as a representative of Georgetown Law in schools and community settings, delivering presentations, facilitating discussions, coordinating outreach activities, and fostering meaningful connections with students, educators, counselors, and community partners. The incumbent communicates with prospective participants through email, phone, and in-person interactions while supporting the planning and execution of outreach programs designed to inspire the next generation of legal professionals.
This is a seasonal, part-time, fully in-person position with occasional local and regional travel.
The Early Outreach Initiative Coordinator duties include but are not limited to:
- Lead panel discussions and moderate conversations featuring attorneys, law students, alumni, faculty, and other legal professionals.
- Build and maintain relationships with school counselors, educators, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to support ongoing outreach efforts.
- Communicate with prospective participants and partners through email, phone, and other correspondence to coordinate programming and respond to inquiries.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- J.D. preferred.
- Experience in admissions, higher education, community engagement, youth development, outreach, public service, or a related field.
- Excellent public speaking, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with students, educators, community organizations, and institutional partners.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new technologies and database systems.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends as programming requires.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally for outreach events.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
- Experience presenting to high school or college student audiences.
- Experience planning educational programs, workshops, or community engagement initiatives.
- Familiarity with law school admissions, legal education, or pipeline programs.
- Experience with CRM systems, event management platforms, or student information systems.