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Program Coordinator, National Security Studies
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Hybrid - Washington, District Of Columbia
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Temporary Full-Time
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$24
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September 9th, 2026
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George Washington University is hiring a Program Coordinator, National Security Studies to serve as the operational backbone of the Elliott School's flagship executive courses. The coordinator guides senior-level participants through enrollment and serves as the main point of contact for program inquiries. Event planning, budget tracking, and vendor coordination round out the role's day-to-day scope.
Highlights
- Guide senior-level participants through enrollment and answer day-to-day program inquiries from faculty and staff.
- Provide event planning and logistical support for the Senior Manager Course in National Security Leadership, a two-week executive program.
- Manage classroom logistics, coordinate site visits, and facilitate guest speaker communications.
- Track expenditures, process payments and reimbursements, and maintain program records.
- Coordinate vendor contracts and prepare reports for the Director.
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I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Job Description Summary: | The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs National Security Studies Program (NSSP) seeks a temporary Program Coordinator, National Security Studies, to serve as the operational backbone of our flagship executive courses.
Key Responsibilities
● Primary Operational Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for program inquiries. You will guide senior-level participants through enrollment, answer day-to-day questions from faculty and staff, and ensure a premier experience for all stakeholders.● Events & Course Coordination: You’ll handle the “run of show” by providing event planning and logistical support for our flagship program for the summer:○ Senior Manager Course in National Security Leadership: A two-week strategic course for top-tier executives.○ Duties include: Managing classroom logistics, coordinating site visits around D.C., facilitating guest speaker communications and logistics.● Administrative & Budget Support: Assist with tracking expenditures, processing payments/reimbursements, maintaining records, coordinating vendor contracts, and preparing reports for the Director.
The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.This temporary position is hybrid. During the key courses and events, in-person attendance is expected.
Minimum Qualifications: |
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: |
Preferred Qualifications: | ● Experience with events● Experience with online systems, spreadsheets etc.● Detail oriented and organized● Professional demeanor
Key Responsibilities
● Primary Operational Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for program inquiries. You will guide senior-level participants through enrollment, answer day-to-day questions from faculty and staff, and ensure a premier experience for all stakeholders.● Events & Course Coordination: You’ll handle the “run of show” by providing event planning and logistical support for our flagship program for the summer:○ Senior Manager Course in National Security Leadership: A two-week strategic course for top-tier executives.○ Duties include: Managing classroom logistics, coordinating site visits around D.C., facilitating guest speaker communications and logistics.● Administrative & Budget Support: Assist with tracking expenditures, processing payments/reimbursements, maintaining records, coordinating vendor contracts, and preparing reports for the Director.
The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.This temporary position is hybrid. During the key courses and events, in-person attendance is expected.
Minimum Qualifications: |
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: |
Preferred Qualifications: | ● Experience with events● Experience with online systems, spreadsheets etc.● Detail oriented and organized● Professional demeanor
II. POSITION INFORMATION
Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: | Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA)
Family |
Sub-Family |
Stream |
Level |
Full-Time/Part-Time: |
Hours Per Week: | 40
Hiring Range | 24.00
Work Schedule: | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Schedule may vary based on special events or other priorities.
Position Designation: |
Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid
Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Position Type: |
Posting Number: | T001295
Job Open Date: | 08/31/2026
Job Close Date: |
Open Until Filled: | Yes
Applicant Review Will Commence On: |
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 |
Sub-Family |
Stream |
Level |
Full-Time/Part-Time: |
Hours Per Week: | 40
Hiring Range | 24.00
Work Schedule: | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Schedule may vary based on special events or other priorities.
Position Designation: |
Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid
Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Position Type: |
Posting Number: | T001295
Job Open Date: | 08/31/2026
Job Close Date: |
Open Until Filled: | Yes
Applicant Review Will Commence On: |
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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- * This role is a GWTemps role. GWTemps is the internal temporary agency at GW. As a university employee, you are eligible to apply to internal university postings if you ever wanted to transition from a temporary role to a permanent role. Since this is a temporary position, this role is ineligible for university benefits, to include, annual/vacation leave, university and federal holiday pay, university closure/administrative pay, retirement benefits, healthcare insurance, etc. Do you acknowledge this information?
- Yes
- No
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