George Washington University
Research Center Project Director, CRCRE
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Remote - US
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Full-Time
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$76K - $149K
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Other
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April 29th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
The George Washington University is hiring a Research Center Project Director for its Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education (CRCRE). This role manages federal grant activities, liaises with multiple federal departments, provides expert consultation on issues affecting the national Vocational Rehabilitation system, and oversees technical assistance, budgets, and project deliverables while guiding staff and consultants.
Highlights
- Strategically oversee and manage assigned federal grant projects within CRCRE.
- Serve as primary liaison to U.S. Department of Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, and related stakeholders.
- Provide consultation on programmatic, fiscal, performance, compliance, and system issues in vocational rehabilitation.
- Manage complex work plans, project risk, budget coordination, and reporting responsibilities.
- Lead development of national training curricula, technical assistance tools, and corrective action strategies.
- Direct and evaluate project staff and consultants, including scope of work and deliverables.
- Contribute to grant proposal development and cultivate contracts to expand CRCRE's portfolio.
- Conduct training, present at conferences, and represent GWU and CRCRE at national and federal forums.
- Requires BA/BS in related field plus 7 years relevant experience; Certified Rehabilitation Counselor preferred.
- Salary range: $76,088.27 - $148,516.62 with comprehensive benefits package.
Research Center Project Director, CRCRE Full Description
Research Center Project Director, CRCRE
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Posting Details
I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Job Description Summary: | The George Washington University’s (GWU) Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education (CRCRE) aims to enhance research and provide opportunities for growth and development to a diverse population, including persons with disabilities. As a leadership position within, the Research Center Project Director, CRCRE is responsible for the strategic oversight and management of assigned federal grant activities and serves as a primary liaison to the U.S, Department of Education, including the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as national stakeholders, state and local agencies, and partner organizations.
The Research Center Project Director, CRCRE provides expert consultation on large-scale programmatic, fiscal, performance, compliance, and systems-related issues affecting the national Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) system and ensures that all project activities and outputs align with federal priorities, grant deliverables, and institutional standards.
This position oversees the delivery of intensive and targeted technical assistance, directs complex work plans and timelines, manages project risk and accountability, coordinates and monitors budget and reporting responsibilities, and guides the development of national training curricula, technical assistance tools, corrective action strategies, and implementation frameworks.
The role provides strategic direction for project staff and consultants, including developing consultant scopes of work, leading consultants and providing direction on project work activities, deliverables, and performance expectations.
The Research Center Project Director, CRCRE is also responsible for leading and contributing to competitive grant proposal development and outreach and engagement to develop opportunities for contracts with states to perform work to sustain and expand CRCRE’s federally funded portfolio.
Research Center Project Directors, CRCRE may speak as a lecturer at GWU, present at national conferences, provide training to rehabilitation counselors, paraprofessionals, and state agency directors, represent the Center and University in national and federal engagements, and help maintain CRCRE’s standing as a national leader in rehabilitation counseling, research, and education.
CRCRE projects operate on a national scale, this position may be performed remotely and may require occasional travel for in-person technical assistance, presentations, monitoring, and project leadership activities.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude assignment of tasks logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline plus 7 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: |
Preferred Qualifications: | Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with prior experience in the State-Federal Vocational Rehabilitation program highly preferred. Highly detailed with strong organizational skills, self- motivated, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines
Hiring Range | $76,088.27 - $148,516.62
GW Staff Approach to Pay | How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
The Research Center Project Director, CRCRE provides expert consultation on large-scale programmatic, fiscal, performance, compliance, and systems-related issues affecting the national Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) system and ensures that all project activities and outputs align with federal priorities, grant deliverables, and institutional standards.
This position oversees the delivery of intensive and targeted technical assistance, directs complex work plans and timelines, manages project risk and accountability, coordinates and monitors budget and reporting responsibilities, and guides the development of national training curricula, technical assistance tools, corrective action strategies, and implementation frameworks.
The role provides strategic direction for project staff and consultants, including developing consultant scopes of work, leading consultants and providing direction on project work activities, deliverables, and performance expectations.
The Research Center Project Director, CRCRE is also responsible for leading and contributing to competitive grant proposal development and outreach and engagement to develop opportunities for contracts with states to perform work to sustain and expand CRCRE’s federally funded portfolio.
Research Center Project Directors, CRCRE may speak as a lecturer at GWU, present at national conferences, provide training to rehabilitation counselors, paraprofessionals, and state agency directors, represent the Center and University in national and federal engagements, and help maintain CRCRE’s standing as a national leader in rehabilitation counseling, research, and education.
CRCRE projects operate on a national scale, this position may be performed remotely and may require occasional travel for in-person technical assistance, presentations, monitoring, and project leadership activities.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude assignment of tasks logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline plus 7 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: |
Preferred Qualifications: | Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with prior experience in the State-Federal Vocational Rehabilitation program highly preferred. Highly detailed with strong organizational skills, self- motivated, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines
Hiring Range | $76,088.27 - $148,516.62
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. POSITION INFORMATION
Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: | Graduate School of Education & Human Development (GSEHD)
Family | Research and Labs
Sub-Family | Centers/Institutes
Stream | Individual Contributor
Level | Level 4
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time
Hours Per Week: | 40
Work Schedule: | Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | No
Employee Onsite Status | Full-Time Remote
Telework: |
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? | Yes (University Wide)
Posting Number: | R002397
Job Open Date: |
Job Close Date: | 04/30/2026
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: | Graduate School of Education & Human Development (GSEHD)
Family | Research and Labs
Sub-Family | Centers/Institutes
Stream | Individual Contributor
Level | Level 4
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time
Hours Per Week: | 40
Work Schedule: | Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | No
Employee Onsite Status | Full-Time Remote
Telework: |
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? | Yes (University Wide)
Posting Number: | R002397
Job Open Date: |
Job Close Date: | 04/30/2026
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)
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Required Documents
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- Cover Letter
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