The Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) is currently seeking applications for a People Operations Specialist to support CSET's dynamic Operations Team. In this role, you will play a key part in helping to build and develop the CSET team, with a particular focus on furthering our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Reporting to CSET's Assistant Director of (Talent) Operations, you will provide administrative, organizational and project management support to ensure that our people-focused operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities:

Recruiting

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  Assisting in the development and execution of CSET's robust talent sourcing and recruitment strategy to source a pool of qualified, diverse candidates for open positions via directed outreach to relevant job boards, job fairs, and University career centers
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  Assisting in the development and maintenance of new and active position descriptions; ensuring they are accessible
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  Managing and updating hiring-related materials such as hiring spreadsheets, application packages, CSET's career page, and recruitment directory, among others
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  Representing CSET at recruiting events, conferences and job fairs
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  Utilizing outreach platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms such as Workday and Interfolio
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  Working with the External Affairs team to design and execute recruitment-related external outreach via social media, targeted CSET emails to subscribers mailing list, and events, among others
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  Supporting hiring managers with applicant screening and initial down-selection
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  Designing and managing resources (like FAQs and Hiring webinars) for potential applicants and potential candidates
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  Tracking and analyzing applicant data and providing recommendations to ensure a diverse candidate pool

Workforce development

Onboarding: Managing the onboarding process for new CSET employees, including:

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  Collaborating with hiring managers to provide tailored onboarding support (e.g., checklists and plans)
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  Serving as a resource for new hires as they complete the onboarding process (logistical, administrative and training)
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  Managing onboarding administrative documentation and preparation, such as internal hiring spreadsheets, hardware inventory tracking, and onboarding guides/checklists, among others
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  Providing logistical support, such as securing necessary office supplies, coordinating workspaces, assigning onboarding buddy's, and giving space orientation and office/campus tours
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  Organizing cohort-building activities such as welcome events, happy hours, and professional development sessions
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  Ensuring CSET's onboarding policies, procedures and job aids are kept updated

Intern Programming:

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  Collaborating with the Assistant Director of Operations and other CSET leadership to stand up internship program
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  Overseeing internship-related programming
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  Reviewing and approving internship applications
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  Managing the appointment process, including devising position descriptions, collecting and processing hiring appointment paperwork, and ensuring a successful onboarding/offboarding for intern cohort
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  Assessing and coordinating intern programming to provide appropriate opportunities
  

DEI initiatives:

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  Coordinating CSET's DEI initiatives, tracking, analysis and reporting
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  Attending trainings, identifying opportunities and recommending DEI related trainings, initiatives and policies to CSET leadership

Training:

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  Coordinating research fellows training program, including scheduling of guest lecturers, coordination of site visits, and evaluation of training performance via surveys

Requirements:

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  Bachelor's degree in relevant field
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  3 to 5 years of relevant work experience providing administrative, operations, HR, talent, and/or project management support
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  Proven people-focused leadership experience
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  Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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  Ability to carry on assigned tasks with limited need for supervision
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  Proficiency with office productivity tools like Google Docs/Sheets, Microsoft Office, etc.
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  Excellent oral and written communication skills
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  Excellent problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills
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  Motivated, enthusiastic and self-driven
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  Alignment with CSET's mission and culture

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of application and not require sponsorship for continued employment.

The People Operations Specialist will earn between $65,000-$77,000 annually, commensurate with experience, and have access to Georgetown's generous benefits package.

This position is designated as hybrid, which means candidates will be expected to work from CSET's D.C. office at least 2-3 days per week.

Application Instructions:

Please note that we only consider complete applications, which include:

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  Resume
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  Cover letter that addresses the following:
  1. Why are you interested in CSET and the People Operations Specialist position, specifically? and
  2. What does diversity mean to you and why is it important? OR How would you describe the role of people operations in a company?

APPLY HERE by Monday, January 30th, 2023