Center Assistant, DC CFAR

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University in Washington, DC, is seeking a Center Assistant to coordinate activities across multiple Core areas of the DC CFAR. This role supports Core leadership, budgets, meetings, and reporting to ensure effective core services and program delivery.

The position emphasizes strong communication, organization, and cross-core collaboration, with hybrid onsite work at Foggy Bottom. A related degree and experience in administrative research support are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required by start date.
• High school diploma or GED with 1.5 years relevant experience acceptable.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Core leadership in budget tracking for events and surveying Core users.
• Scheduling, planning, and evaluating meetings, research activities, and events for all Cores.
• Assist Senior Research Project Manager with tasks related to 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.
• Assist in the management of the Core B No Investigator Left Behind and Developmental Funding Opportunities programs.
• Contribute to the annual report.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Administrative experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

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:

Specific duties include:

• 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.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

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

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:

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

College/School/Department: Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)

Family

Family Research and Labs

Sub-Family

Sub-Family Centers/Institutes

Stream

Stream Service and Support

Level

Level Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Employee Onsite Status Hybrid

Telework:

Telework: Yes

Required Background Check

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?

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number:

Posting Number: R002407

Job Open Date:

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.

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 salary range expectation?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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