Center Assistant, DC CFAR

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 25,347 - 38,131; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition benefits

Hybrid work option

Job summary

George Washington University is seeking a Center Assistant in the DC CFAR program based at Foggy Bottom campus. The role coordinates the Administrative Core and other cores, supporting meetings, events, and core services while ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with publication requirements.

Responsibilities include assisting core leadership with budget tracking, coordinating pilot awards, and contributing to the annual report.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1.5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree.
• Degree must be conferred by start date.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Previous experience as administrative research assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Core activities across multiple Cores.
• Track budgets and survey Core users for events.
• Schedule and plan meetings, research activities, and events.
• Support pilot awards program and service requests.
• Assist in annual report preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Administrative support

HIV research interest

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The DC CFAR is part of a national network of 20 CFARs supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The DC CFAR mission is to advance our multi-institutional research effort to contribute to ending the HIV epidemic and improving the health and quality of life of persons with HIV in Washington, DC and beyond in partnership with community and government. The DC CFAR's unique citywide model unites the complementary scientific efforts of nine partner institutions in Washington, DC - The George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, American University, Children's National Hospital, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the DC Department of Health, Whitman-Walker and Us Helping Us.

The Center Assistant supports and coordinates activities of the Administrative Core A (10%), Developmental Core B (30%), Advance Technology Core C (20%), Clinical and Population Sciences Core D (20%) and Social and Behavioral Sciences Core E (20%) of the District of Columbia Center for AIDS Research (DC CFAR).

The Center Assistant acts as the centralized Core Manager and serves as the primary liaison among the Developmental, Advanced Technology, Clinical and Population Sciences, Social and Behavioral and the Administrative Core in supporting Core activities. This role is responsible for the overall coordination of activities across multiple Cores:

• Assist Core leadership in the overall management of the Core including budget tracking for events and surveying Core users.
• Scheduling and planning, and evaluating meetings, research activities, and events for all Cores.
• Assist Senior Research Project Manager with tasks related to the pilot awards program and Developmental Core services requests. Coordinate with Core leadership to connect DC CFAR investigators with Core services.
• Track, synthesize, and report Core services and outcomes for the annual report, including publication compliance.
• Maintain and update record of Core activities and service provision, as in summary measures.
• Provide administrative support for the Women and HIV Scientific Interest Group.
• Assists in the management of the Core B No Investigator Left Behind and Developmental Funding Opportunities programs.
• Contribute to the annual report.

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 high school diploma/GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop working partnerships.
• Strong time management skills, prioritization abilities, and organizational skills.
• Previous experience working as an administrative research assistance or related area preferred
• Strong interest in HIV research.

Hiring Range

$18.40 - $27.68

GW Staff Approach to Pay

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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. POSITION INFORMATION

• Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
• College/School/Department: Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)
• Family: Research and Labs
• Sub-Family: Centers/Institutes
• Stream: Service and Support
• Level: Level 2
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm
• 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 position is a grant-funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent on grant funding.
• Internal Applicants Only?: No
• Posting Number: R002407
• Job Open Date: 05/21/2026
• Job Close Date:
• 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.