George Washington University
Program Associate, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
🇺🇸
Hybrid - Washington, DC
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Full-Time
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$51K - $71K
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Other
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March 30th, 2026
CRM
Edtech.com's Summary
The George Washington University is hiring a Program Associate, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The role involves managing communication, organization, and operational support for innovation and entrepreneurship programs, assisting Program Associate Directors in delivering educational, training, and incubation activities while coordinating among students, mentors, and partners.
Highlights
- Oversee student employees and maintain accuracy of course materials for programs
- Manage filing organization and update program materials in digital storage systems like Box
- Maintain and disseminate timely communications via CRM and mail distribution platforms
- Generate reports on program activities and support mentor, instructor, and speaker recruitment
- Coordinate event operations and source/manage speakers
- Provide teaching assistant training after initial training
- Support business development initiatives and onboarding of new partners
- Collaborate with all team members to support office operations
- Bachelor’s degree required; proficiency in Google Drive and spreadsheets preferred
- Hiring range: $51,455.52 - $70,708.76 annually
Program Associate, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Full Description
Program Associate, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary: | The George Washington University (GW) Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship is housed under the Office of the Vice Provost of Research. The office provides programming around innovation, education, venture creation, and making connections to support GW entrepreneurs and the Mid-Atlantic startup community.
The Program Associate, reporting to the Executive Director of OIE, will play a pivotal role in managing communication, organization, and operational support for various programs within our organization. This position will work closely with their relevant Program Associate Director (PAD), assisting them in their duties to create and conduct OIEs educational, training, and incubation programs. This position requires a detail-oriented individual capable of multitasking, facilitating communications, and coordinating between multiple stakeholders, including students, mentors, and international partners.
Key Responsibilities
Program Materials Maintenance Oversee student employees and ensure the accuracy and currency of course materials for relevant programs. Manage materials, filing organization, and maintain current copies of all program materials in Box or other departmental filing programs
Team Communications: As directed, maintain and ensure the timely dissemination of program-related communications Ensure that departmental customer relationship management (CRM) and mail distribution platforms are up-to-date and that mailing lists are properly maintained Facilitate and address inquiries related to assigned communications, including directing assigned student employees, providing timely support and guidance. Coordinate activities, as directed, regarding newsletters and other general-release communications, ensuring relevant content is curated and distributed effectively.
Reporting and Tracking: Generate and maintain reports related to program activities and student engagement as directed. Assist the assigned Program Associate Director with recruitment and assignments of mentors, instructors, speakers, and other key operational elements of OIE programs.
Event Coordination and Program Operations: Source and manage speakers as directed Assist the assigned PAD in conducting successful events by ensuring sufficient student employees or interdepartmental staff are assigned to manage relevant events After training, provide teaching assistant (TA) training for any OIE program as assigned
Business Development Support: Provide operational support for business development initiatives, both internal to GW and any external partners. Assist with any onboarding or training of new partners and contributors as directed.
Collaboration: All OIE team members are expected to provide assistance to ensure the successful operation of the office, regardless of whether it is part of their regular assigned responsibilities Performs other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director or assigned PAD. 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. 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: | Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Google Drive, spreadsheets, and relevant reporting tools is desired. Previous experience in program coordination or a related field is preferred.
Hiring Range | $51,455.52 - $70,708.76
GW Staff Approach to Pay | How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
The Program Associate, reporting to the Executive Director of OIE, will play a pivotal role in managing communication, organization, and operational support for various programs within our organization. This position will work closely with their relevant Program Associate Director (PAD), assisting them in their duties to create and conduct OIEs educational, training, and incubation programs. This position requires a detail-oriented individual capable of multitasking, facilitating communications, and coordinating between multiple stakeholders, including students, mentors, and international partners.
Key Responsibilities
Program Materials Maintenance Oversee student employees and ensure the accuracy and currency of course materials for relevant programs. Manage materials, filing organization, and maintain current copies of all program materials in Box or other departmental filing programs
Team Communications: As directed, maintain and ensure the timely dissemination of program-related communications Ensure that departmental customer relationship management (CRM) and mail distribution platforms are up-to-date and that mailing lists are properly maintained Facilitate and address inquiries related to assigned communications, including directing assigned student employees, providing timely support and guidance. Coordinate activities, as directed, regarding newsletters and other general-release communications, ensuring relevant content is curated and distributed effectively.
Reporting and Tracking: Generate and maintain reports related to program activities and student engagement as directed. Assist the assigned Program Associate Director with recruitment and assignments of mentors, instructors, speakers, and other key operational elements of OIE programs.
Event Coordination and Program Operations: Source and manage speakers as directed Assist the assigned PAD in conducting successful events by ensuring sufficient student employees or interdepartmental staff are assigned to manage relevant events After training, provide teaching assistant (TA) training for any OIE program as assigned
Business Development Support: Provide operational support for business development initiatives, both internal to GW and any external partners. Assist with any onboarding or training of new partners and contributors as directed.
Collaboration: All OIE team members are expected to provide assistance to ensure the successful operation of the office, regardless of whether it is part of their regular assigned responsibilities Performs other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director or assigned PAD. 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. 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: | Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Google Drive, spreadsheets, and relevant reporting tools is desired. Previous experience in program coordination or a related field is preferred.
Hiring Range | $51,455.52 - $70,708.76
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: | Office Vice President of Research (OVPR)
Family | Academic Affairs
Sub-Family | Program Administration
Stream | Individual Contributor
Level | Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time
Hours Per Week: | 40
Work Schedule: | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 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: | S014108
Job Open Date: | 03/27/2026
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: | Office Vice President of Research (OVPR)
Family | Academic Affairs
Sub-Family | Program Administration
Stream | Individual Contributor
Level | Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time
Hours Per Week: | 40
Work Schedule: | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 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: | S014108
Job Open Date: | 03/27/2026
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?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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