Executive Director, Baratta Center for Global Business Education

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director of the Baratta Center for Global Business Education provides strategic leadership and operational management to advance the McDonough School of Business's commitment to preparing principled, globally minded leaders. A central focus of this role is student engagement through co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities—ensuring that students from the McDonough School of Business (MSB) and the Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) gain practical, global experience through projects, treks, and meaningful interactions with industry leaders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the operations of the Baratta Center, managing staff, budget, and programs to ensure effective delivery of student-centered initiatives
• Partner with the Director of the Global Business Fellows (GBF) program to enhance curriculum coordination, student engagement, and co-curricular programming such as consulting projects, domestic and international treks, site visits, and career-focused events
• Build partnerships with global organizations to expand experiential learning opportunities for students
• Coordinate with McDonough's Career Center, Undergraduate Program Office, and the Office of Advancement to support student placements, alumni engagement, and employer outreach
• Develop and steward relationships with donors, alumni, and corporate partners to secure resources supporting the Center's programs and student learning experiences
• Support integration of the Center's programs into the broader student experience at McDonough and across Georgetown
• Manage staff and administrative processes to ensure smooth operations and successful execution of Center activities

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree required; terminal degree (Ph.D. or J.D., or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in global business, higher education, policy, or related field
• Proven success in student-focused program administration or academic program leadership
• Experience developing experiential or co-curricular initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty, students, and administrators in an academic setting
• Deep understanding of global business, economics, and policy issues
• Strong organizational, financial management, and project management capabilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or J.D., or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Experience working directly with undergraduate student programs or global experiential learning initiatives
• Teaching experience, particularly in business, economics, political science, or international affairs
• Experience in partnership development, fundraising, or external relations
• Commitment to Georgetown's Jesuit values, including service, reflection, and global citizenship

POSITION DETAILS
Reports to: Senior Associate Dean for Global Strategy
Work Mode: Hybrid
Full-time position
Salary Range: $103,723 - $202,778.93
End Date to Apply: March 16, 2026
Job Requisition ID: JR24417

Georgetown University 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.