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Georgetown University

I worked for Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center   (CRMO) for more than 10 years.  No matter how hard you work, or how much you deliver, they will continue to pile on the workload.  The salary average is below the national academic minimum, the oncology study loads range from 60-95 studies at any given time (industry average is 45). For some reason, there is a stagnant culture at Georgetown that refuses to change- this is quite unfortunate.  There is no support from the Regulatory Management- since they are quite green and have no leadership skillsets; and the Senior Leadership does not care about the revolving door of employees coming and going- they refuse do anything to rectify the systemic retention issues that have existed for decades.  Senior Administrative Leadership is only concerned about the accrual numbers and renewing grants- not the clinical staff's morale or job satisfaction.  Nor does the CRMO section do nothing to improve individual advancement, or offer continuing education for non-clinical staff.  The unattached management style is  also evidenced by the provided working space, as well - they've placed the CRMO research staff in make-shift old laboratories (no desks) and in sub-basements with OSHA-documented mold remediation and water leaking from the ceiling issues.  It's a mess with no improvement. Lastly, employee parking is a huge deal-breaker, as they charge employees $70-85 every two weeks to park miles away; if lucky, an employee will need to take a shuttle- this easily adds 40-45 min to your already hour-long work commute to get to Georgetown (as the closest metro stop is DuPont).  

Do yourself a favor and work for an intuition that will be grateful for your service, appreciate your work, compensate accordingly, and provide adequate parking. You deserve more.

Like all places, your job satisfaction is highly dependent on the competency of your manager. Most supervisors have been promoted or hired without any evidence of effective managerial experience. Managers are not required to take continuing training. At Georgetown, the employee's satisfaction will also be heavily influenced by HR's policy. Non-exempt hourly workers receive NO professional development financial sponsorships; find another employer if you hope to gain more than from just day-to-day work experience.  Exempt salaried employees are treated better and now they have more job security than non-exempts. Non-exempts' annual performance has NO bearing on the meager .75% to 3% wage increase you may receive annually. Faculty & salaried employees receive a 3% salary increase annually regardless of job performance. Georgetown's endowment is too LOW to safely withstand economic downturns without turning to drastic measures like voluntary and involuntary furloughs. Be careful, in some positions, there will be overtime work performed that will not be compensated with overtime pay. By law, non-exempts are to receive two fifteen minute breaks during an 8 hour day, but also must take an unpaid half an hour lunch. Some Georgetown offices will not observe this.

When day a student came to my office and told me:
"Dr. Younoszai I took your class because everyone said I can learn something. I did learn a lot in your class, but my grade is not showing it." I replied: "But your base in French was very weak, and  you still have much more to learn." He looked at me and said: " I see, you still do not know that most students want good grades on their transcripts. How much they learn is not the question."

That day I learned that I have to be flexible with my grading and keep the students somewhat happy. 

Dr Lesco Baker was a wonderful chair. She cared for students and learning proper French. She managed well student-teacher relationship. 

My co-workers were nice and helpful too. We had a lot in common and could talk about many subjects. 

The hard part of the job was grading. Some students being too preoccupied with social life did not spend enough time on learning; yet they demanded to receive a good grade. 

On the other hand, there were some students who made teaching experience not only fun, but also inspiring. One semester, one class made a petition and suggested to divide the composition class in two. One semester composition I, for the grammar and some writing; the following  semester, composition II, for stylistic. And to my surprise they requested that I should be teaching both levels.

Despite being in excellent financial health, GU salaries are way below any industry in the area. Benefits are excellent though, 3 weeks vacation, 10% employer match to 403(b),  tuition assistance, health, dental, vision, days off during the Christmas and New Year seasons.

One major drawback is parking which is not subsidized and the monthly rate goes up every year. You cannot find  monthly parking on the main campus as all spots are taken. You must park offsite and then walk 20 minutes to campus or wait for the shuttle which is always late and runs intermitently. If you take metro, it's the same story, wait for the shuttle to take you to campus from Dupont Circle. 

If you're looking for career advancement you need connections because skills, experience and abilities are not a big factor; it's who you know and is willing to help you climb the ladder. One final drawback is that GU allows for the employment of family members. So you'll find positions filled by manager's or director's family members; hence many people with limited skills and education are hired more often than not. If you wish to build your retirement fund and are desperate for benefits, GU is the place, if you can get in.

Work-life balance
Is ok but nothing special

Pay & benefits
Benefits are ok. Free tuition changed. Now you have to pay 10% and no matching on retirement. University is hurting for money. Making lots of cuts. No raises.

Job security and advancement
There are training options but you have to fight for them. You can only go so far unless you know someone. Very political.

Management
Some of the worst mismanagement I've ever seen. Preferential treatment given to some. Mainly you're just a worker bee with a limited scope to supervise subordinates. Management is all about themselves and trying to make themselves look better while stepping on the back to their middle management and employees. Lots of fraud waste and abuse.

Culture
It's all about the perception of the university. Money is first and employees are last. It's a job with benefits but you definitely won't be paid what you are worth.

Overall
It's a job with limited benefits but don't expect a whole lot out of it. You will be controlled by incompetent upper management and limited by politics. If you were looking for a real police job that operates like any normal municipal police department, this is not it. It's a glorified security job and if you can accept that you will be successful. If you strive for greatness you will not.

	Provide administrative support to Senior Grant Administrators, Director as well as Senior Associate Vice President for Research.
	Corporate event planning.
	Manage, draft and modify all subagreements, independent contractors’ agreement and clinical trial agreements for assigned departments.
	Assist pre award office with the input of proposal.
	Communicate with internal, external, domestic and international entities; via email, teleconference/meetings, and tracking system Inteneer, in regards to information needed to maintain regulatory compliance as well as complete the agreement status.
	Inventory and order office supplies on a weekly basis; for an office of 11.
	Scan, record and pack expired files; maintaining an electronic copy and sending the hard copies to be archived.
	Maintain office Procurement Cards and reconcile of charges on a monthly basis.
	Mastery of Microsoft Suites of Business Productivity to included Excel and Powerpoint.

I came to Georgetown Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services to help the support staff during an especially busy time. I preformed any task that any doctor or therapist required. I filed, handled initial intakes, managed the phone lines, transcribed doctor's notes, provided reception coverage, and anything else that needed to be done by someone on staff. 
My favorite thing I learned was how to transcribe case notes. I also learned discretion, and medical office protocol.
My coworkers were hard working and busy, but they often took the time to show me the proper way to do some of the more difficult duties.
The hardest part of the job was often feeling intimidated by the smarter, more educated, and more experienced people in the office. By the time I left, though, I really felt like it was a family environment.
I absolutely loved working with the patients. I realized that I am a sensitive and empathetic person that really wants to see other people's problems get sorted out. Whether an illness, or a jammed printer. I'm here for you.


Georgetown University is a prestigious institution that offers a top-notch education to its students. As a student at Georgetown, I can confidently say that this university provides an exceptional academic experience, with a faculty that is truly dedicated to helping students achieve their goals. The resources available to students, including research opportunities, internship programs, and career services, are unparalleled and provide valuable practical experiences for students to prepare them for the workforce.

Beyond academics, the campus culture at Georgetown is vibrant and diverse, offering a range of extracurricular activities and organizations that cater to different interests and passions. The student body is incredibly engaged, making it easy to find a community and make lasting connections.

Overall, being a student at Georgetown University is an incredible experience that provides a solid foundation for future success. The challenging academics, supportive faculty, and vibrant campus culture make this university an excellent choice for anyone seeking a well-rounded education.

Based on the fact that the office is of academia environment the work flow is seasonal, and a typical day in the office may vary. As Office Manager/Sr. Administrative Assistant II here at Georgetown University, I currently support for 7 Deans, 1 Sr. Associate Dean, 2 Associate Deans and 4 Assistant Deans.  Being in a fast pace and a high demanding work environment, I demonstrated exceptional work ethics daily.  I have hands on experience with urgent problem resolutions, that required me to think quickly, efficiently and pay close attention to details.  Throughout, my career here I have also had the pleasure of working with various departments, diverse groups, and attend a multitude of trainings/ seminars that helped me to gain the superlative support skills that make the office run successfully.The hardest part of me job is working and developing a relationship with students that eventually move on to graduate. In turn, the most enjoyable part of the joy is being a part of and seeing these flourish, develop and move on to graduate.

I will be honest your experience depends on where you land at the University. The medical center is infamous for being a bad spot on campus to work and I can attest. The rest of my experiences were great though! I was fortunate to have great bosses and the culture is less frustrating than Vanderbilt for example. People really practice what they preached at Georgetown and I never felt unwelcomed as a minority. I always like to mention this because we have our own set of concerns in relation to that. The pay is low for DC due to the high cost of living. That is the only reason I give Georgetown a 4 instead of a 5. The benefits are really good though and better than other Universities so that does help with the low pay. Every organization has cons but now that I've moved on to other organizations I can honestly say Georgetown is my favorite that I have worked at. The only reason I left is because my job ended (funding) but if something opens up I will happily return!

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