Research Program Manager, SMHS

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George Washington University is hiring a Research Program Manager for the School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS). The role involves managing comprehensive research program support including pre-award and post-award grant management, budgeting, compliance, and coordinating with investigators and stakeholders to ensure efficient lab and project operations.

Highlights

Manage day-to-day operations of research programs and serve as primary liaison to investigators.
Coordinate projects, budgets, and laboratory operations with principal investigators and lab managers.
Support financial management, document preparation, and proposal management for grants.
Develop and maintain research agreements; facilitate CDC permits for international shipment of biological samples.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on contract management and intellectual property filings.
Oversee recruitment activities including candidate screening, interviews, and temporary staffing agency coordination.
Review and approve employee timecards ensuring compliance with university policies.
Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years relevant experience or Master’s degree plus 3 years relevant experience.
Preferred skills include strong record keeping, independent problem solving, and effective time management.
Hiring range: $72,235.20 to $119,100.82 annually; position is grant-funded and continuation depends on funding availability.

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Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status. This position is a grant-funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent on grant funding.

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	This senior-level position provides comprehensive support for research programs, including pre-award and post-award management. It makes policy and procedural recommendations with authority to implement changes, maintains fiscal responsibility by managing budgets and compliance timelines, and engages with GW stakeholders to ensure operational efficiency. Serving as the primary liaison to investigators, the Research Program Manager, SMHS position oversees day-to-day operations and contributes directly to grant administration to support research success. Responsibilities include: Communicate daily with lead principal investigators and lab manager to ensure effective coordination of projects, budgets, and laboratory operations. Collaborate with laboratory faculty and staff to identify appropriate funding sources for purchases, allocate expenditures to the correct scientific projects, and support budget tracking efforts. Financial management, document management, and proposal management for grants. Presentation, budgeting, expense management, and other general research adjacent duties. Partner with international stakeholders to establish research agreements and facilitate the acquisition of CDC permits for the international shipment of live viruses and other biological samples, ensuring regulatory compliance. Work internally with contract management and document management for intellectual property filings within the University system. Screen and match candidates for research and staff appointments, coordinate interviews, and support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process in compliance with university policies. Serve as the primary point of contact for temporary staffing agencies, coordinating job requirements, contracts, compensation, hiring activities, and ongoing employee administration. Review and approve employee timecards to ensure accuracy and adherence to university policies and labor requirements. 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 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience. 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:	Detailed record keeping and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and problem-solve effectively. Efficient time management and organizational skills.
Hiring Range	$72,235.20 - $119,100.82
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 Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family	Research Administration
Sub-Family	Research Program Administration
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	No
Employee Onsite Status	Full-Time Remote
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 position is a grant-funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent on grant funding.
Internal Applicants Only?	Yes (University Wide)
Posting Number:	S014067
Job Open Date:	02/27/2026
Job Close Date:	03/02/2026
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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* Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
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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.)
- Yes, IEP complete
- No, still in IEP
- N/a - not a current GW employee
* What is your salary range expectation?
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