Hybrid University Engagement Lead — Culture & Recognition

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

George Washington University in Washington, DC is seeking a University Engagement Strategist to design, manage, and evaluate university-wide engagement programs that foster staff connection across campus and remote/hybrid work environments.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Talent Development, you will lead culture surveys, staff recognition initiatives, and program operations with a data-driven approach, collaborating with HR partners, University Events, and communications to drive impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master's degree or higher plus 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with enterprise employee engagement platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, Gallup) desired.
• Strong collaboration with diverse stakeholders across decentralized units.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual university-wide employee engagement survey from vendor management to data integrity and reporting.
• Design and manage staff recognition programs and large-scale events (500–2000+ attendees).
• Oversee budgeting, vendor relationships, and communications for engagement initiatives.
• Develop metrics to evaluate reach, participation, and impact of programs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree +5 years experience

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Qualtrics

Gallup

Job description

George Washington University in Washington, DC is seeking a University Engagement Strategist to design, manage, and evaluate university-wide engagement programs that foster staff connection across campus and remote/hybrid work environments.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Talent Development, you will lead culture surveys, staff recognition initiatives, and program operations with a data-driven approach, collaborating with HR partners, University Events, and communications to drive impact