Academic Operations Program Coordinator – Events & Scheduling

The George Washington University; Alexandria, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies seeks a Program Coordinator, Academic Operations to provide administrative and operational support for CPS programs and Education Centers in Alexandria, VA. Responsibilities include event planning, space logistics, scheduling, and frontline service to students and staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration with university partners, strong communication, and hands-on coordination of programs, with an on-site schedule Monday to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program coordination and special events planning including location reservations, invitations, registration, catering, speaker support and on-site execution.
• Support CPS course scheduling and classroom/space logistics with internal teams and the Registrar.
• Provide front desk administrative support and deliver high-quality customer service to students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• Train and supervise part-time staff and student workers; help maintain scheduling documentation and reports.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Microsoft Word/Excel

Gmail/Google Workspace

Google Calendar

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Coursedog system

Scheduling spreadsheets

Office software

Job description

The George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies seeks a Program Coordinator, Academic Operations to provide administrative and operational support for CPS programs and Education Centers in Alexandria, VA. Responsibilities include event planning, space logistics, scheduling, and frontline service to students and staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration with university partners, strong communication, and hands-on coordination of programs, with an on-site schedule Monday to