Senior Advisor, Organizational Strategy and Execution

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Job Overview

Senior Advisor, Organizational Strategy and Execution | McDonough School of Business - Georgetown University

The Senior Advisor, Organizational Strategy and Execution, is responsible for translating the Steers Center’s strategic pivot to a unified real assets platform into a disciplined, high-performing operating model. This role focuses on organizational design, leadership alignment, and the implementation of processes and performance systems that enable consistent, scalable execution.

Working closely with the Director and senior faculty leadership, this position ensures that the Center’s structure, operating cadence, and accountability mechanisms are aligned with its strategic priorities across real estate, infrastructure, and energy. The role is time-bound and execution-oriented, with a clear mandate to establish durable systems that drive measurable outcomes.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implement the Center’s organizational structure across real assets verticals

• Establish operating cadence, decision-making processes, and leadership accountability frameworks

• Develop and implement performance metrics tied to enrollment, placement, and industry engagement outcomes

• Support leadership alignment and execution of priority initiatives across business units

• Monitor progress and recommend adjustments to improve organizational effectiveness and performance

Work Interactions

The Senior Advisor reports directly to the Steers Center Director and works closely with senior faculty leadership, including the Heads of Real Estate and Infrastructure, as well as the Executive Director and administrative team within the Steers Center. The role also interfaces with Georgetown McDonough School of Business leadership and external stakeholders as needed to support execution priorities.

This position interacts regularly with faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure alignment and coordination across initiatives. The role directly contributes to the University’s mission by strengthening the Center’s ability to deliver high-quality academic programming, industry engagement, and student outcomes within a globally relevant real assets platform.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree

• Minimum 8-10 years of senior leadership experience in organizational management, strategy execution, or business operations

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing organizational structures and operating models

• Strong track record of driving execution, accountability, and performance measurement in complex organizations

• Experience in real estate, infrastructure, energy, or adjacent industries preferred

• Ability to operate effectively in an academic environment while maintaining a results-oriented, business-driven mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent strongly preferred

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Telework. 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 positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

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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.

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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.