Program Manager @ George Washington University

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The George Washington University is hiring a Program Manager for its School of Business to provide strategic coordination and comprehensive management of academic and research initiatives. The Program Manager leads program evaluation, manages grant funding and expenditures, directs marketing efforts, oversees compliance workflows, and serves as the primary operational point of contact for faculty, staff, external partners, and students.

Highlights

Manage daily administrative and operational workflows of academic initiatives.

Oversee program curricula, training modules, and workshops, managing project timelines and deliverables.

Lead program evaluation by designing data collection frameworks and analyzing metrics to improve program efficacy.

Handle high-level inquiries from internal and external stakeholders independently.

Manage grant funding allocations, monitor expenditures, process payments, and track vendor contracts.

Collaborate with GW School of Business Finance and external funders for financial reporting and compliance audits.

Serve as primary liaison with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure regulatory compliance.

Develop and manage program’s web presence, digital marketing strategies, and promotional materials.

Provide functional supervision, scheduling, and training to temporary staff, students, and project volunteers.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree in a related field; preferred qualifications include financial acumen and familiarity with compliance standards like IRB.

Hiring salary range: $58,992.50 - $81,144.77.

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	The mission of The George Washington University’s School of Business (GWSB) is to be a preeminent business school recognized for scholarly research, teaching excellence, and innovative curricula, and it focuses on the responsible management of organizations in the global environment. In support of this mission, the purpose of this position is to provide strategic coordination and comprehensive program management on behalf of academic and research initiatives within GWSB. Operating under limited supervision from the Principal Investigator (PI) and exercising a significant degree of discretion and independent judgment, the Program Manager serves as the primary administrative authority and operational point of contact for the initiative. This role manages key stakeholder relationships, independently resolves high-level and complex inquiries from faculty, staff, external partners, and students, and provides comprehensive operational oversight. Key responsibilities include leading program evaluation and analysis, managing grant allocations and project expenditures, directing marketing and outreach efforts, and managing institutional compliance workflows (such as IRB interfaces). While this position does not have formal direct reports, the incumbent frequently schedules, trains, and functionally leads temporary staff, student workers, and project team members. Key Responsibilities: Manage and execute the daily administrative and operational workflows of the academic initiative to ensure alignment with university and departmental objectives. Oversee the implementation and delivery of program curricula, training modules, and workshops, serving as the primary lead for project timelines and deliverables. Direct program evaluation efforts; design data collection frameworks, analyze metrics, and prepare comprehensive progress reports to assess program efficacy and recommend policy or procedural improvements. Serve as the authoritative point of contact for the program, independently resolving high-level and complex inquiries from internal and external stakeholders. Manage the program’s designated funding allocations, ensuring strict adherence to university financial protocols and external funding constraints. Monitor and forecast expenditures, process payments, track vendor contracts, and authorize programmatic spending within established guidelines. Collaborate with GWSB Finance and external funding bodies to assist with future funding opportunities, financial reporting, and compliance audits. Act as the primary liaison for the Institutional Review Board (IRB), ensuring all research activities, programmatic components, and data collection standards remain in full compliance with federal and university regulatory policies. Manage data management protocols, ensuring secure storage, confidentiality, and accurate documentation of participant metrics and research outputs. Coordinate outreach with other GW stakeholders, administrative divisions, and external partners to maintain standard operational efficiencies and cross-departmental alignment. Develop and execute the program’s public web presence, digital marketing strategies, and promotional materials to drive engagement and programmatic reach. Plan, resource, and lead high-impact program events, lectures, and community engagement forums. Provide functional supervision, scheduling, and training to temporary staff, student employees, wage hires, or project volunteers; assign project tasks and review work output for accuracy and completeness. 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 grant-funded position. Continued employment and salary levels are dependent on the renewal of specific contracts and the availability of sponsored funds.
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:	Strong financial acumen with experience managing, tracking, or auditing program budgets. Familiarity with compliance standards (such as IRB or human subjects research regulations) is highly desirable. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the capacity to interface effectively with senior university leadership, faculty, and external partners.
Hiring Range	$58,992.50 - $81,144.77
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.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	School of Business (SB)
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 9:00AM - 6:00PM
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. This is a limited-term role.
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	S014246
Job Open Date:	06/17/2026
Job Close Date:	06/20/2026
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:	06/30/2027
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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* 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.)
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- No, still in IEP
- N/a - not a current GW employee
* What is your salary range expectation?
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