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: |
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| 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.
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| 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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George Washington University
Jun 17, 2026