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Assistant Director, GWSPH Advising
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George Washington University is hiring an Assistant Director, GWSPH Advising to lead academic advising across the Milken Institute School of Public Health's undergraduate, residential, and online programs. The role balances direct student advising with team supervision, workload management, and cross-program coordination to keep advising services aligned with each program's needs.
Highlights
- Leads leadership and management oversight for GWSPH's undergraduate and schoolwide advising teams, including weekly workflow planning and coverage.
- Supervises advising staff, covering PTO approval, training, performance review, and complex-issue troubleshooting.
- Owns the academic standing review process for undergraduate programs, working alongside program directors and the undergraduate dean.
- Serves as primary advisor to all dual-degree students, coordinating across Program Directors, graduate departments, and the SPH admissions team.
- Coordinates admissions events and first-year registration activities, including Inside GW and Milken Cookies programming, with GW Undergraduate Admissions.
- Partners with Records, Financial Aid, and Career Services to support retention across undergraduate and graduate populations.
- Tracks academic requirements and student progress through regular audits and reporting.
- Liaises with 2U, Inc., the program's information-technology vendor, on student admissions and post-admissions support for @GW online programs.
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I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary: | The Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH), part of The George Washington University (GW), is seeking an Assistant Director of Advising to provide leadership, strategic oversight, and direct student support across schoolwide academic advising functions.
The role provides leadership, strategic oversight, cross-training, and direct management support for academic advising needs across all GWSPH schoolwide programs, including undergraduate, residential, and online master’s and doctoral schoolwide programs.
A key responsibility will be to manage workloads efficiently, cross-train across various programs to ensure comprehensive support, and tailor academic advising and support services according to the academic needs and program enrollments.
Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean of Student Services, this position serves as a strategic liaison to the schoolwide deans and program directors, as appropriate, to improve schoolwide advising resources and student support. The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC.
Leadership and SupervisoryProvide overall leadership and management for GWSPH undergraduate and schoolwide advising teams, including: Weekly workflow oversight, on-campus scheduling, and coverage planning and continuity of coverage across all programs. Balancing and distributing advising workloads and responsibilities across assigned programs. Supervise and support advising staff, including: Approving PTO requests (in coordination with program directors and deans as appropriate). Training, organizing, and assigning roles and responsibilities in collaboration with relevant program directors and deans. Providing input to support advisor review and performance processes. Assisting in troubleshooting complex issues Conduct advisor review, performance, and development processes. Identify and coordinate professional development opportunities for the schoolwide advising team. This includes industry best practices and GW opportunities.
Advising and Student SupportOversee and manage undergraduate academic advising across all programs, deliver direct student advising, and lead the academic standing review process in coordination with undergraduate program directors and the undergraduate dean. Act as the primary advisor to all dual degree students and be responsible for managing dual degree program needs and programming and collaborating with undergraduate Program Directors, graduate departments, the SPH admissions team, and the undergraduate dean as necessary to support dual degree program needs. Provide and ensure appropriate levels of academic advising support for undergraduate and @GW students and student support for course and degree planning, petitions, requests for Leaves of Absence, Professional Enhancement, etc. Represent the undergraduate advising team in relevant SPH and university meetings. Coordinate prospective and incoming student engagement by facilitating admissions events, communications, and first-year registration (e.g., Inside GW, admissions tours, incoming first-year registration) in collaboration with GW Undergraduate Admissions, while participating in and supporting relevant curricular and cocurricular programming (e.g., First Year Experience, Milken Cookies events). Track academic requirements, student progress, and reporting, including progress audits as needed. Identify and implement (with Career Services) meaningful ways to aid students in career development. By partnering with Records, Financial Aid, and other GW constituents, have a focus on retention of all undergraduate and graduate students. Oversee student matters that require additional attention and/or follow-up, as well as escalation to the schoolwide program director and/or dean as appropriate.
Program, Operations, and CommunicationsSupport on- and off-campus learning experiences for students in schoolwide programs in coordination with the schoolwide program operations team and faculty leads, including student registration and logistics coordination, including travel as needed. Support schoolwide student engagement initiatives by assisting with program communications and logistics for major events, including orientations, admitted student days, and graduation. For Research Positions, please also include Assist with graduation clearance for undergraduate and @GW students. Help coordinate with 2U, Inc. (program information technology vendor) for @GW student admissions and post-admissions student affairs.
Policy and DocumentationMaintain advising-related policies and procedures to ensure alignment with School and University standards, keeping program guides, GW bulletin entries, handbooks/manuals, and website content current.
Perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: |
Preferred Qualifications: |
Hiring Range | $66,095.67 - $109,075.91
GW Staff Approach to Pay | How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
The role provides leadership, strategic oversight, cross-training, and direct management support for academic advising needs across all GWSPH schoolwide programs, including undergraduate, residential, and online master’s and doctoral schoolwide programs.
A key responsibility will be to manage workloads efficiently, cross-train across various programs to ensure comprehensive support, and tailor academic advising and support services according to the academic needs and program enrollments.
Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean of Student Services, this position serves as a strategic liaison to the schoolwide deans and program directors, as appropriate, to improve schoolwide advising resources and student support. The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC.
Leadership and SupervisoryProvide overall leadership and management for GWSPH undergraduate and schoolwide advising teams, including: Weekly workflow oversight, on-campus scheduling, and coverage planning and continuity of coverage across all programs. Balancing and distributing advising workloads and responsibilities across assigned programs. Supervise and support advising staff, including: Approving PTO requests (in coordination with program directors and deans as appropriate). Training, organizing, and assigning roles and responsibilities in collaboration with relevant program directors and deans. Providing input to support advisor review and performance processes. Assisting in troubleshooting complex issues Conduct advisor review, performance, and development processes. Identify and coordinate professional development opportunities for the schoolwide advising team. This includes industry best practices and GW opportunities.
Advising and Student SupportOversee and manage undergraduate academic advising across all programs, deliver direct student advising, and lead the academic standing review process in coordination with undergraduate program directors and the undergraduate dean. Act as the primary advisor to all dual degree students and be responsible for managing dual degree program needs and programming and collaborating with undergraduate Program Directors, graduate departments, the SPH admissions team, and the undergraduate dean as necessary to support dual degree program needs. Provide and ensure appropriate levels of academic advising support for undergraduate and @GW students and student support for course and degree planning, petitions, requests for Leaves of Absence, Professional Enhancement, etc. Represent the undergraduate advising team in relevant SPH and university meetings. Coordinate prospective and incoming student engagement by facilitating admissions events, communications, and first-year registration (e.g., Inside GW, admissions tours, incoming first-year registration) in collaboration with GW Undergraduate Admissions, while participating in and supporting relevant curricular and cocurricular programming (e.g., First Year Experience, Milken Cookies events). Track academic requirements, student progress, and reporting, including progress audits as needed. Identify and implement (with Career Services) meaningful ways to aid students in career development. By partnering with Records, Financial Aid, and other GW constituents, have a focus on retention of all undergraduate and graduate students. Oversee student matters that require additional attention and/or follow-up, as well as escalation to the schoolwide program director and/or dean as appropriate.
Program, Operations, and CommunicationsSupport on- and off-campus learning experiences for students in schoolwide programs in coordination with the schoolwide program operations team and faculty leads, including student registration and logistics coordination, including travel as needed. Support schoolwide student engagement initiatives by assisting with program communications and logistics for major events, including orientations, admitted student days, and graduation. For Research Positions, please also include Assist with graduation clearance for undergraduate and @GW students. Help coordinate with 2U, Inc. (program information technology vendor) for @GW student admissions and post-admissions student affairs.
Policy and DocumentationMaintain advising-related policies and procedures to ensure alignment with School and University standards, keeping program guides, GW bulletin entries, handbooks/manuals, and website content current.
Perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: |
Preferred Qualifications: |
Hiring Range | $66,095.67 - $109,075.91
GW Staff Approach to Pay | How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: | Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)
Family | Student Affairs
Sub-Family | Academic Advising
Stream | Management
Level | Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time
Hours Per Week: | 40
Work Schedule: | M-F, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes
Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid
Telework: | Yes
Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? | No
Posting Number: | S014467
Job Open Date: | 09/15/2026
Job Close Date: |
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: |
Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
College/School/Department: | Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)
Family | Student Affairs
Sub-Family | Academic Advising
Stream | Management
Level | Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time
Hours Per Week: | 40
Work Schedule: | M-F, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes
Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid
Telework: | Yes
Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? | No
Posting Number: | S014467
Job Open Date: | 09/15/2026
Job Close Date: |
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: |
Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
- No
- Yes
- * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
- Yes, IEP complete
- No, still in IEP
- N/a - not a current GW employee
- * What is your salary range expectation?
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