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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.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Assistant Director of Professional Development, School of Foreign Service (SFS) is responsible for liaising between the Cawley Career Education Center (Cawley) and SFS to provide strategic leadership and oversight in creating and delivering career development programming to approx. 1,400 undergraduate students. This programming and overall strategy will support the mission of empowering students to make career decisions associated with their interests, goals and objectives through career education, mentorship and self-reflection.
The ADPD oversees a range of professional development programs and services such as advising, career exploration, and recruitment preparation - with a focus on educating students about internship and job opportunities and experiential learning across industries and job functions. The ADPD will facilitate the utilization of all existing and new career services offered by Cawley including drop-in appointments, 1:1 counseling and industry advising, workshops, employer events, and career fairs.
The ADPD provides (or oversees) school-specific programming and career education. This includes: 1) participating in occasional staff meetings at SFS to discuss strategy and employer engagement, as well as areas for continued improvement in relations and collaboration with the Cawley Career Education Center; 2) liaising with Deans on student referrals and answering career questions specific to SFS students; 3) partnering with faculty and staff on current initiatives for SFS students; 4) presenting SFS and Cawley career services during new student orientation, GAAP and Parent–Family weekend.
Additionally, the ADPD serves as an Industry Advisor and Manager of Employer Relations - for Government, Nonprofit & Education – at Cawley and serves all students interested in those industries, regardless of their undergraduate school.
WORK INTERACTIONS
The ADPD reports to the Associate Director of Employer Relations and Industry Advising at the Cawley Career Education Center and participates in all staff and team meetings, interacts closely with students, alumni, employers, and university professionals to promote educational programs and internship/job opportunities to constituents. Supports the mission of the university by strengthening relationships with employers and alumni who work in the advisor’s areas of specialization. The ADPD will build and maintain relationships with multiple constituencies including students, faculty, staff, alumni and employers. As a liaison between Cawley and SFS, the ADPD will collaborate and coordinate all career programming to promote equitable access, optimize overall effectiveness, and prevent redundant services. The Assistant Director may provide supervisory oversight for peer career advisors (approximately 1-2 undergraduate students) within Cawley. Strategic priorities are determined jointly, on an ongoing basis, by the Associate Director of Employer Relations (Cawley Career Education Center) and the School of Foreign Service Career Center.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master’s Degree is required
- At least 5 years of experience in the field of career development, including in a university or other educational setting, and experience that is applicable to working with undergraduate students seeking employment
- Solid understanding of career opportunities in the public, private, and non-profit sectors
- Proficiency in career-related technologies
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, flexibility, and ability to understand the varied career interest of current undergraduate students
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents including students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and employers, and to set priorities
- Appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education
- An understanding of Georgetown’s Jesuit and Catholic identity
- Solid written and verbal communication skills and good listening skills
- Detail orientation and problem-solving preference
- Ability to work well under pressure and function as a team player
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using career coaching models
- Experience using Handshake, a job/internship platform
- Proficient user of LinkedIn
WORK MODE DESIGNATION
This position has been designated as hybrid. 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.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
PAY RANGE:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$44,022.00 - $73,406.80
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.
CURRENT GEORGETOWN EMPLOYEES:
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
NEED ASSISTANCE:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, 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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Assistant Director of Professional Development, School of Foreign Service (SFS) is responsible for liaising between the Cawley Career Education Center (Cawley) and SFS to provide strategic leadership and oversight in creating and delivering career development programming to approx. 1,400 undergraduate students. This programming and overall strategy will support the mission of empowering students to make career decisions associated with their interests, goals and objectives through career education, mentorship and self-reflection.
The ADPD oversees a range of professional development programs and services such as advising, career exploration, and recruitment preparation - with a focus on educating students about internship and job opportunities and experiential learning across industries and job functions. The ADPD will facilitate the utilization of all existing and new career services offered by Cawley including drop-in appointments, 1:1 counseling and industry advising, workshops, employer events, and career fairs.
The ADPD provides (or oversees) school-specific programming and career education. This includes: 1) participating in occasional staff meetings at SFS to discuss strategy and employer engagement, as well as areas for continued improvement in relations and collaboration with the Cawley Career Education Center; 2) liaising with Deans on student referrals and answering career questions specific to SFS students; 3) partnering with faculty and staff on current initiatives for SFS students; 4) presenting SFS and Cawley career services during new student orientation, GAAP and Parent–Family weekend.
Additionally, the ADPD serves as an Industry Advisor and Manager of Employer Relations - for Government, Nonprofit & Education – at Cawley and serves all students interested in those industries, regardless of their undergraduate school.
WORK INTERACTIONS
The ADPD reports to the Associate Director of Employer Relations and Industry Advising at the Cawley Career Education Center and participates in all staff and team meetings, interacts closely with students, alumni, employers, and university professionals to promote educational programs and internship/job opportunities to constituents. Supports the mission of the university by strengthening relationships with employers and alumni who work in the advisor’s areas of specialization. The ADPD will build and maintain relationships with multiple constituencies including students, faculty, staff, alumni and employers. As a liaison between Cawley and SFS, the ADPD will collaborate and coordinate all career programming to promote equitable access, optimize overall effectiveness, and prevent redundant services. The Assistant Director may provide supervisory oversight for peer career advisors (approximately 1-2 undergraduate students) within Cawley. Strategic priorities are determined jointly, on an ongoing basis, by the Associate Director of Employer Relations (Cawley Career Education Center) and the School of Foreign Service Career Center.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master’s Degree is required
- At least 5 years of experience in the field of career development, including in a university or other educational setting, and experience that is applicable to working with undergraduate students seeking employment
- Solid understanding of career opportunities in the public, private, and non-profit sectors
- Proficiency in career-related technologies
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, flexibility, and ability to understand the varied career interest of current undergraduate students
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents including students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and employers, and to set priorities
- Appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education
- An understanding of Georgetown’s Jesuit and Catholic identity
- Solid written and verbal communication skills and good listening skills
- Detail orientation and problem-solving preference
- Ability to work well under pressure and function as a team player
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using career coaching models
- Experience using Handshake, a job/internship platform
- Proficient user of LinkedIn
WORK MODE DESIGNATION
This position has been designated as hybrid. 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.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
PAY RANGE:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$44,022.00 - $73,406.80
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.
CURRENT GEORGETOWN EMPLOYEES:
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
NEED ASSISTANCE:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Director of Professional Development
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Your degree field must connect directly to the professional development function. A background in instructional design, human resource development, or organizational behavior strengthens the specialty occupation case far more than a general business degree paired with unrelated experience.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the certified wage level for your SOC code and worksite city before you receive an offer. Your H-1B LCA must list a wage at or above that level, so knowing it in advance protects you from offers that USCIS will reject.
Target employers with dedicated L&D infrastructure
Organizations large enough to have a standalone learning and development function are far more likely to have in-house immigration counsel and established H-1B filing workflows. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history in training and development roles.
Confirm each worksite appears on the certified LCA
If your role involves overseeing professional development across multiple office locations, each worksite must be listed on its own certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with the employer's immigration team before accepting an offer that includes multi-site responsibilities.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation narrative
The O*NET profile for training and development managers documents the degree-level knowledge domains the role draws on. Reference those specific competency areas when working with your employer's counsel to draft the H-1B support letter and I-129 specialty occupation documentation.
Account for cap-subject timelines in your job search
If you're not already in H-1B status, the selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current process with USCIS before planning a start date. Build at least six months of buffer into your offer timeline to accommodate registration, selection, and petition adjudication.
H-1B Visa Director of Professional Development: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Professional Development role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, it typically qualifies. The role requires applying specialized knowledge in adult learning theory, instructional design, curriculum development, or organizational effectiveness, all of which are grounded in a specific bachelor's degree field such as education, human resource development, or organizational psychology. USCIS evaluates the actual duties in the position, so the employer's support letter must connect those duties explicitly to the degree requirement.
How do H-1B employers document the specialty occupation requirement for this role?
The employer's immigration counsel drafts an H-1B support letter that maps each core job duty to a specific body of theoretical knowledge acquired through a relevant bachelor's or higher degree. For Director of Professional Development positions, this typically references competency framework design, needs analysis methodology, and program evaluation, all of which have recognized academic disciplines. The O*NET profile for training and development managers can reinforce that documentation.
What happens to H-1B status if the Director of Professional Development role changes scope significantly?
A material change in job duties, title, or worksite requires the employer to file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. If your responsibilities shift from enterprise-wide learning strategy to a narrower operational function, or if you're asked to manage programs at a new location, that triggers an amendment. Working without an updated petition puts your status at risk.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for Director of Professional Development roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history, searchable by role type and location. This lets you focus your applications on organizations that have already navigated the DOL and USCIS filing process for similar positions, rather than spending time educating employers about sponsorship from scratch.
Can an employer sponsor H-1B status for a Director of Professional Development role that spans multiple offices?
Yes, but each worksite where you'll regularly work must have its own certified LCA on file with DOL before you begin working there. A single LCA listing only the headquarters address doesn't cover regional offices or client sites. Confirm with the employer's immigration counsel that all anticipated worksites will be covered before you accept an offer with multi-location responsibilities.