George Washington University
Program Coordinator, Cafritz Awards
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $21 - $28 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ November 10th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
George Washington University is hiring a Program Coordinator for the Cafritz Awards. The role involves planning and executing the annual Calvin Cafritz Awards ceremony, coordinating vendors, maintaining event logistics, managing budgets and timelines, and serving as the primary contact for the program while supporting marketing efforts and stakeholder communication.
Highlights
- Plan and coordinate the annual Calvin Cafritz Awards for Distinguished DC Government Employees, including vendor and venue logistics.
- Manage event timelines, budgets, checklists, and project milestones using approved project management tools.
- Coordinate award nomination, application, and screening processes.
- Support event planning for awards ceremony, selection panel meetings, and information sessions.
- Collaborate with videographers, editors, and graphic designers to produce program materials including Foundation approval.
- Assist with website updates, email marketing, and social media campaigns to promote the program.
- Maintain thorough records of expenses and work closely with finance and senior staff.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the program, preparing reports, agendas, and program evaluations.
- Required qualifications: High school diploma/GED plus 3 years relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field; degree must be conferred by start date.
- Compensation range: $21.27 - $27.63 per hour.
Program Coordinator, Cafritz Awards Full Description
Program Coordinator, Cafritz Awards
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Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary: | To spark new thinking, just add friction. Your unique perspective and experiences can make you successful in your career.
At the George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies (CPS), you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of experts from across disciplines and backgrounds, who will challenge you to rethink assumptions, test your ideas, and look at ways to make the greatest impact. Here, you’ll learn how to use your skills to make an impact that ripples outward through industries and communities, elevating your career trajectory and connecting you to corners of the world you never thought possible.
The Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (GW CEPL) within CPS has extensive experience in designing, developing, and providing leadership and management training for public sector employees in local and federal government agencies. Our mission is to develop leaders who make a positive difference in their organizations and the lives of the people they serve. GW CEPL is housed within the College of Professional Studies of the George Washington University, which enables CEPL to bring to its work the resources of a world-class university, as well as the resources made available by its location in Washington, DC.
The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation partners with GW CEPL to recognize and reward outstanding performance and exemplary service by DC Government employees. GW CEPL manages the Cafritz Awards Program and plans the annual awards events. To learn more about the Cafritz Awards and CEPL visit: cepl.cps.gwu.edu and cafritzawards.org.
To support the mission and vision of CEPL and our partners, The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, we seek an outstanding Program Coordinator to provide functional and administrative support for the Cafritz Awards program. This position reports to the Program Director, Administration at GW CEPL and will work closely with other senior GW CEPL staff.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist in the end-to-end planning of the annual Calvin Cafritz Awards for Distinguished DC Government Employees, including vendor coordination, venue logistics, and on-site support. Maintain event timelines, budgets, and checklists to ensure seamless execution. Track project milestones, deliverables, and deadlines using CEPL-approved project management tools. Coordinate award nomination, application, and screening processes and procedures. Provide event planning for the Cafritz Awards ceremony and other events, such as selection panel meetings and information sessions. Coordinate with all vendors, such as professional videographers, video editors, and graphic designers to put together all program materials, including approval by The Foundation. Assist GW CEPL in routine program website updates, email marketing, and media campaigns (both printed campaigns and social media campaigns). Collaborate with various internal and external program stakeholders to align the appropriate resources to generate program interest and positive publicity around the Cafritz Awards. Keep thorough records of expenses, working closely with the CPS finance team and Program Director, Administration, CEPL. Serve as the primary point of contact for the program and answer typical program questions. Prepare status reports, meeting agendas, and follow-up documentation to keep stakeholders informed, including program evaluation.
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.
This is a limited term position funded through June 30, 2026 with the potential of renewal.
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: | Desired Skills and Experience:
This job calls for a highly-motivated, entrepreneurial, and creative person, who will help us take the execution of the Cafritz Awards program to the “next level.” Ideal candidates are passionate about public service, are self-starters, and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Other Considerations:Experience with event planning. Strong verbal, writing, and copy-editing skills. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with team members and external partners, demonstrating discretion and trustworthiness when handling confidential information and sensitive situations. Ability to interact professionally with clients and stakeholders – in person, over the phone, email, and social media. Attention to detail and ability to remain organized with multiple concurrent priorities.
Hiring Range | $21.27 - $27.63
GW Staff Approach to Pay | How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
At the George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies (CPS), you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of experts from across disciplines and backgrounds, who will challenge you to rethink assumptions, test your ideas, and look at ways to make the greatest impact. Here, you’ll learn how to use your skills to make an impact that ripples outward through industries and communities, elevating your career trajectory and connecting you to corners of the world you never thought possible.
The Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (GW CEPL) within CPS has extensive experience in designing, developing, and providing leadership and management training for public sector employees in local and federal government agencies. Our mission is to develop leaders who make a positive difference in their organizations and the lives of the people they serve. GW CEPL is housed within the College of Professional Studies of the George Washington University, which enables CEPL to bring to its work the resources of a world-class university, as well as the resources made available by its location in Washington, DC.
The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation partners with GW CEPL to recognize and reward outstanding performance and exemplary service by DC Government employees. GW CEPL manages the Cafritz Awards Program and plans the annual awards events. To learn more about the Cafritz Awards and CEPL visit: cepl.cps.gwu.edu and cafritzawards.org.
To support the mission and vision of CEPL and our partners, The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, we seek an outstanding Program Coordinator to provide functional and administrative support for the Cafritz Awards program. This position reports to the Program Director, Administration at GW CEPL and will work closely with other senior GW CEPL staff.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist in the end-to-end planning of the annual Calvin Cafritz Awards for Distinguished DC Government Employees, including vendor coordination, venue logistics, and on-site support. Maintain event timelines, budgets, and checklists to ensure seamless execution. Track project milestones, deliverables, and deadlines using CEPL-approved project management tools. Coordinate award nomination, application, and screening processes and procedures. Provide event planning for the Cafritz Awards ceremony and other events, such as selection panel meetings and information sessions. Coordinate with all vendors, such as professional videographers, video editors, and graphic designers to put together all program materials, including approval by The Foundation. Assist GW CEPL in routine program website updates, email marketing, and media campaigns (both printed campaigns and social media campaigns). Collaborate with various internal and external program stakeholders to align the appropriate resources to generate program interest and positive publicity around the Cafritz Awards. Keep thorough records of expenses, working closely with the CPS finance team and Program Director, Administration, CEPL. Serve as the primary point of contact for the program and answer typical program questions. Prepare status reports, meeting agendas, and follow-up documentation to keep stakeholders informed, including program evaluation.
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.
This is a limited term position funded through June 30, 2026 with the potential of renewal.
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: | Desired Skills and Experience:
This job calls for a highly-motivated, entrepreneurial, and creative person, who will help us take the execution of the Cafritz Awards program to the “next level.” Ideal candidates are passionate about public service, are self-starters, and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Other Considerations:Experience with event planning. Strong verbal, writing, and copy-editing skills. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with team members and external partners, demonstrating discretion and trustworthiness when handling confidential information and sensitive situations. Ability to interact professionally with clients and stakeholders – in person, over the phone, email, and social media. Attention to detail and ability to remain organized with multiple concurrent priorities.
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: | Arlington, Virginia
College/School/Department: | College of Professional Studies (CPS)
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, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM. There may be occasional evenings or weekends for special events. Schedule options can be discussed with the supervisor.
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | No
Employee Onsite Status | Full-Time Remote
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: | S013906
Job Open Date: | 11/07/2025
Job Close Date: |
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | 06/30/2026
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: | College of Professional Studies (CPS)
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, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM. There may be occasional evenings or weekends for special events. Schedule options can be discussed with the supervisor.
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | No
Employee Onsite Status | Full-Time Remote
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: | S013906
Job Open Date: | 11/07/2025
Job Close Date: |
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | 06/30/2026
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 expected salary range?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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