Kelly J. Otter
About Kelly J. Otter
Kelly J. Otter is the Dean of the School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown University, overseeing a significant budget and a large team. She has extensive experience in higher education administration and has held various academic positions at Northeastern University, University of Pittsburgh, and New York University.
Title and Current Role
Kelly J. Otter serves as the Dean of the School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown University. Appointed in 2014, she brings extensive experience in higher education leadership to the position. She manages a budget of approximately $80 million and oversees a team of 170 staff and faculty. Under her leadership, the school serves more than 3,000 degree-seeking and 7,500 non-degree-seeking students annually.
Past Positions at Northeastern University
Before joining Georgetown University, Kelly J. Otter worked as the Associate Dean for Graduate Academic and Faculty Affairs at Northeastern University from 2012 to 2014. During her tenure in Boston, Massachusetts, she contributed to the academic leadership of graduate programs and faculty development initiatives.
Previous Experience at University of Pittsburgh
From 2004 to 2012, Kelly J. Otter served as the Associate Dean of the College of General Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. She held academic leadership responsibilities and was involved in various educational and administrative functions over her eight-year tenure in Pittsburgh, PA.
Academic Credentials and Teaching Experience
Kelly J. Otter holds a Ph.D. in Arts and Humanities Education from New York University, an M.A. in Communication Studies from Wayne State University, and a B.A. in Communications from the University of Michigan. In addition to her administrative roles, she has also taught courses in media studies and journalism at New York University and the University of Pittsburgh.
Professional Contributions and Areas of Expertise
Kelly J. Otter's expertise includes technology-mediated education, enrollment management, curriculum development, and program assessment. She has served as a board member of the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) and chaired its conference planning committee. At Georgetown University, she leads business and program development initiatives with a particular focus on adult and professional education, targeting international markets in the Middle East and India.