George Washington University
Program Manager
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- Manage department operations including program and administrative coordination.
- Support faculty onboarding and provide feedback and support.
- Advise students, handle onboarding, and resolve student issues.
- Create enrollment projections and manage program data and databases.
- Develop course schedules and fiscal reports; assist with course scheduling via CourseDog.
- Lead student and alumni engagement initiatives, including networks and surveys.
- Plan and execute events, manage web presence, marketing efforts, and track spending.
- Supervise temporary staff or student workers as needed, without direct reports.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web database management preferred.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years relevant experience, or a Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Hiring salary range: $58,992.50 - $81,144.77 annually.
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| Job Description Summary: | The Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) at GW offers certificate, Masters and Doctoral degrees in a range of programs for general and special education teacher preparation, curriculum development, counseling and human and organizational learning. Our students emerge from our programs enriched in theory and practice and become agents of change across the learning lifespan. GSEHD is seeking a Program Manager to manage all aspects of running the department. The Program Manager, a senior-level position, reports to the Department Chair and provides advanced-level coordination and program management to one or more programs. This role serves as a point of contact for the program(s) and provides functional support and management for the programs and department administration. Functional support could include answering external inquiries; drafting program materials; managing course evaluations; updating syllabi; planning and executing events, including onboarding faculty; tracking spending and processing payments; managing web presence and marketing efforts; and similar duties. Often these positions make recommendations to policy and procedure, and they are tasked with outreach to other GW stakeholders in order to assist in maintaining standard operational efficiencies. Specific responsibilities could include:
This position does not have direct reports but may hire, schedule, train, and supervise temporary staff or student workers, or lead other program staff. Typical duties often are administrative in nature, and are under limited supervision or are independent of more senior personnel within the department, or program. 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. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’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: |
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| Hiring Range | $58,992.50 - $81,144.77 |
| GW Staff Approach to Pay |
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.
| Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
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| College/School/Department: | Graduate School of Education & Human Development (GSEHD) |
| Family | Academic Affairs |
| Sub-Family | Program Administration |
| Stream | Individual Contributor |
| Level | Level 2 |
| Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time |
| Hours Per Week: | 40 |
| Work Schedule: | Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes |
| Employee Onsite Status | On-campus (in person) |
| Telework: | No |
| 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: | S014317 |
| Job Open Date: | 07/10/2026 |
| 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. |
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