George Washington University
Program Coordinator, Academic Operations
🇺🇸
Hybrid - Washington, DC
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$21 - $28
per Hour
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Other
🗓️
April 21st, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
The George Washington University is hiring a Program Coordinator, Academic Operations for the Elliott School of International Affairs. The role involves supporting faculty hiring, managing academic scheduling, coordinating program operations, and collaborating with faculty and university offices to ensure smooth academic processes.
Highlights
- Creates and coordinates scheduling materials for all Elliott School programs annually.
- Collaborates with Academic Scheduling Office to resolve scheduling and registration issues.
- Tracks enrollments and waitlists to analyze course demand trends.
- Oversees syllabi collection and review each semester.
- Manages hiring, onboarding, and training of student workers and assistants.
- Administers hiring and records management of part-time faculty.
- Plans and conducts bi-annual part-time faculty orientation.
- Provides instructional support and policy counseling to part-time faculty.
- Requires proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace; experience preferred in higher education administration.
- Compensation range: $21.27 - $27.63 hourly.
Program Coordinator, Academic Operations Full Description
Program Coordinator, Academic Operations
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Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary: | The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) is one of the world’s leading schools of international affairs and one of the largest schools of international affairs in the United States. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., its mission is to educate the next generation of international leaders, conduct research that advances understanding of important global issues, and engage the policy community in the United States and around the world.
The Elliott School seeks a detail-oriented and motivated individual to serve as Program Coordinator for Academic Operations to support faculty hiring, academic scheduling, provide program coordination, and collaborate with the rest of the Academic Programs team and Dean’s Office. The Program Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director, Academic Programs.
The Academic Programs team engages with current and prospective students, builds collegial relationships with internal team members, and works closely with faculty, directors, and staff throughout ESIA and key university offices. The Program Coordinators collaborate, cross-train, and support each other’s programs as needed.
This role will serve as a point of contact for the assigned programs, will answer typical program questions, and will assist the program faculty with a variety of functional and administrative support. Typical duties often are administrative in nature including tasks that are routine, and under the general supervision of more senior personnel within the department, or program.
Specific responsibilities include:
Academic Scheduling and Operations
Creates, coordinates, and implements scheduling materials each academic year for all Elliott School programs in accordance with guidelines and deadlines established by the Academic Scheduling Office. Collaborates with the Academic Scheduling Office to troubleshoot and resolve scheduling and registration issues. Tracks and analyzes enrollments and waitlists during each registration period to determine enrollment trends and interest levels in courses. Oversees the syllabi collection and review processes for each academic semester. Supports the review of course offerings and alignment between programs’ course offerings to ensure optimal content coverage and stewardship of course slots with the Assistant Deans of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, as well as the Assistant Director of Academic Programs. Serves as point of contact regarding academic matters for external stakeholders at the university, including Office of the Registrar, Faculty & Staff Service Center, Academic Scheduling, Payroll Services, Faculty Personnel, Part-Time Faculty Affairs, and Academic Technologies. Hires, onboards, and trains Student Workers, Teaching and Research Assistants, in collaboration with the Program Directors and the Office of Student Employment.
Faculty Affairs Oversees and administers the hiring and onboarding of part-time faculty. Maintains part-time faculty records including salaries, course evaluations, course development contracts, hire documents, and syllabi. Plans, staffs, and executes bi-annual part-time faculty orientation and provides an overview of academic guidelines and university policies to faculty. Liaises with the Faculty Personnel Office on office-wide projects involving part-time faculty recruitment and retention, including efforts toward part-time faculty community building. Provides faculty with instructional and curricular support to achieve pedagogical success. Counsels part-time faculty on University policies, procedures, and regulations, as well as opportunities for professional development. Performs 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.
This is a hybrid position with three days in-person in Washington, DC and two days remote.
Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. 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: | To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will bring a blend of the following strengths and experiences: 1- 2 years in higher education administration is preferred. Direct experience in academic affairs, a Registrar’s Office, faculty affairs, or student services is also highly preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The ability to take initiative and ownership of their work. The ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholder groups, both orally and in writing. The ability to work as a member of a team and develop a strong working relationship with administrative offices and staff. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. A Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred.
Hiring Range | $21.27 - $27.63
GW Staff Approach to Pay | How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
The Elliott School seeks a detail-oriented and motivated individual to serve as Program Coordinator for Academic Operations to support faculty hiring, academic scheduling, provide program coordination, and collaborate with the rest of the Academic Programs team and Dean’s Office. The Program Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director, Academic Programs.
The Academic Programs team engages with current and prospective students, builds collegial relationships with internal team members, and works closely with faculty, directors, and staff throughout ESIA and key university offices. The Program Coordinators collaborate, cross-train, and support each other’s programs as needed.
This role will serve as a point of contact for the assigned programs, will answer typical program questions, and will assist the program faculty with a variety of functional and administrative support. Typical duties often are administrative in nature including tasks that are routine, and under the general supervision of more senior personnel within the department, or program.
Specific responsibilities include:
Academic Scheduling and Operations
Creates, coordinates, and implements scheduling materials each academic year for all Elliott School programs in accordance with guidelines and deadlines established by the Academic Scheduling Office. Collaborates with the Academic Scheduling Office to troubleshoot and resolve scheduling and registration issues. Tracks and analyzes enrollments and waitlists during each registration period to determine enrollment trends and interest levels in courses. Oversees the syllabi collection and review processes for each academic semester. Supports the review of course offerings and alignment between programs’ course offerings to ensure optimal content coverage and stewardship of course slots with the Assistant Deans of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, as well as the Assistant Director of Academic Programs. Serves as point of contact regarding academic matters for external stakeholders at the university, including Office of the Registrar, Faculty & Staff Service Center, Academic Scheduling, Payroll Services, Faculty Personnel, Part-Time Faculty Affairs, and Academic Technologies. Hires, onboards, and trains Student Workers, Teaching and Research Assistants, in collaboration with the Program Directors and the Office of Student Employment.
Faculty Affairs Oversees and administers the hiring and onboarding of part-time faculty. Maintains part-time faculty records including salaries, course evaluations, course development contracts, hire documents, and syllabi. Plans, staffs, and executes bi-annual part-time faculty orientation and provides an overview of academic guidelines and university policies to faculty. Liaises with the Faculty Personnel Office on office-wide projects involving part-time faculty recruitment and retention, including efforts toward part-time faculty community building. Provides faculty with instructional and curricular support to achieve pedagogical success. Counsels part-time faculty on University policies, procedures, and regulations, as well as opportunities for professional development. Performs 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.
This is a hybrid position with three days in-person in Washington, DC and two days remote.
Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. 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: | To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will bring a blend of the following strengths and experiences: 1- 2 years in higher education administration is preferred. Direct experience in academic affairs, a Registrar’s Office, faculty affairs, or student services is also highly preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The ability to take initiative and ownership of their work. The ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholder groups, both orally and in writing. The ability to work as a member of a team and develop a strong working relationship with administrative offices and staff. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. A Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred.
Hiring Range | $21.27 - $27.63
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: | Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA)
Family | Academic Affairs
Sub-Family | Program Administration
Stream | Service and Support
Level | Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time
Hours Per Week: | 40
Work Schedule: | Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5:30pm
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: | S014141
Job Open Date: |
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: | Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA)
Family | Academic Affairs
Sub-Family | Program Administration
Stream | Service and Support
Level | Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time
Hours Per Week: | 40
Work Schedule: | Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5:30pm
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: | S014141
Job Open Date: |
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
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- * 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 expected salary range?
(Open Ended Question)
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