Program Manager, Academic Planning and Assessment

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George Washington University is hiring a Program Manager, Academic Planning and Assessment. The role involves providing administrative and budgetary oversight for units under the Associate Provost, supporting key university initiatives such as Annual Program Assessment and Academic Program Review, and managing the University Bulletin publication platform. The Program Manager coordinates collaboration among departments, assists with communications, and supports the administration of assessment of student learning.

Highlights

Provide administrative and budgetary oversight, including managing office supplies, scheduling, invoicing, and payroll for student workers.

Support and advance university initiatives like Annual Program Assessment, Academic Program Review, accreditation, self-study, and strategic initiatives.

Develop communication strategies and maintain the office website and reports.

Assist the Academic Editor with project management for the University Bulletin, coordinating content submissions and reviews.

Manage the CourseLeaf publication platform for the University Bulletin ensuring accurate content and system operations.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Registrar’s Office, internal teams, and external partners to maintain data integrity within CourseLeaf and Banner systems.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree in a related field.

Preferred skills include project management, analytical problem-solving, strong communication, proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and ability to learn new technologies.

Hiring salary range is $58,992.50 to $97,373.72 annually.

Position is full-time, level 2 individual contributor within Academic Affairs department.

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	The Office of Academic Planning and Assessment was created to meet the university’s growing needs for institutional data, analysis, and assessment. It includes the offices of Institutional Research and Planning, Survey Research and Analysis, which work together to provide a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of institutional data; and the Office of the Academic Editor, which reviews new program and course proposals and edits and oversees the production of the annual University Bulletin. Housed within the Division of Academic Affairs, the unit coordinates administrative planning and manages connections between administrative and academic groups. Reporting directly to the Associate Provost, the Program Manager, Academic Planning and Assessment is the key administrative professional for both the Associate Provost and the unit as a whole. This role crosses the different departments housed under the Associate Provost, coordinating functionality among them. Operations Support: Provide administrative and budgetary oversight of all units under the Associate Provost. This includes maintaining office supplies and office machines, scheduling meetings, processing invoices, and reconciling office expenses and payroll budgets. Manage and oversee the hiring and payroll for student workers. Program Administration: Support the Office, especially the Associate Provost, in administering and advancing key ongoing office and university initiatives, including Annual Program Assessment and Academic Program Review. This includes developing strategies to organize submissions, track progress, and communicate the status of the initiatives. Support the Associate Provost in administering and advancing ad hoc initiatives such as accreditation, self-study, and strategic initiatives. Program Communication: Help develop effective communication strategies for the units under the Associate Provost, including the design and implementation of the office website, and written or ad hoc reports. Support for University Bulletin: Assist the Academic Editor with project management, timeline tracking and final completion of the Bulletin. Coordinate with campus stakeholders (such as deans and the registrar’s office and department chairs) to ensure accurate and timely content submissions for academic programs and courses Assist with the review of course submissions and other submissions. Assist with the administration of assessment of student learning Works closely with program managers from other departments to ensure support for updating the Bulletin. This includes providing training, documentation, and user support to faculty and staff. Manage the publication platform (CourseLeaf) for the university Bulletin, ensuring daily operations run smoothly, content is accurate, and the system is fully operational. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between the Registrar’s Office, internal operations teams, and external partners to maintain data integrity within CourseLeaf and Banner and align organizational goals. 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.
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:	Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently resolve issues and recommend process improvements Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, Proficiency in developing documentation, training materials, and delivering user support High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information Experience with Microsoft Office package, including having a high level of proficiency using Excel Demonstrated ability to learn and successfully use new technology Knowledge of higher education
Hiring Range	$58,992.50 - $97,373.72
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:	Academic Affairs
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, 8:30am - 5:00pm
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
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	S014335
Job Open Date:	07/16/2026
Job Close Date:	07/19/2026
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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