Program Coordinator

The George Washington University; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University’s Cisneros Institute seeks a Program Associate to provide logistical support for pre-college, undergraduate, and internship programs, public events, and large research projects. Reporting to the Acting Director, you will coordinate partnerships, site visits, and program administration.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of relevant experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks on campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience coordinating programs or events, ideally in educational or nonprofit settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to liaise with external partners, students, and teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
• Familiarity with Latino communities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with external partners and coordinate site visits.
• Serve as the point of contact for summer student programs.
• Coordinate the application and review process for Institute programs.
• Support planning and implementation of the Institute’s signature programs.
• Assist students with enrollment and onboarding process.
• Book spaces and coordinate logistics for in-person programs in collaboration with the Institute Program Coordinator.
• Assist Institute leadership to produce annual reports on the Institute’s programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program coordination

Event planning

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

This position does not allow remote work.

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The Cisneros Institute produces translational research and develops innovative programming in support of cohorts of students at various levels. In support of this mission, the Cisneros Institute seeks a Program Associate who will provide logistical assistance and will implement the programmatic efforts of the Institute. These activities include the Institute’s signature pre-college, undergraduate, and internship programs, as well as public-facing events and support of large research projects. The program associate reports to the Acting Director of the Cisneros Institute.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Liaising with external partners and coordinating site visits
• Serving as the point of contact for summer student programs
• Coordinating the application and review process for Institute programs
• Supporting the planning and implementation of the Institute’s signature programs
• Assisting students with the enrollment and onboarding process
• Booking spaces and coordinating logistics for in-person programs in collaboration with the Institute Program Coordinator
• Assisting Institute leadership to produce annual reports on the Institute’s programs
• Perform other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with students from a similar profile as those engaged with the Cisneros Institute, experience working in an academic programming environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED plus 3 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. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating programs or events, preferably within an educational or nonprofit setting, with a strong understanding of logistics, scheduling, and stakeholder management is desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to liaise effectively with external partners, students, and team members and to assist with producing clear reports and documentation is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience working with students from a similar profile as those engaged with the Cisneros Institute, experience working in an academic programming environment, and culturally competent experience that supports work related to Latino communities.

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:

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

College/School/Department:

College/School/Department: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)

Family

Family Academic Affairs

Sub-Family

Sub-Family Program Administration

Stream

Stream Service and Support

Level

Level Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule: M-F; 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

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

Employee Onsite Status

Telework:

Telework: No

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 does not allow remote work.

Internal Applicants Only?

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number:

Posting Number: S014405

Job Open Date:

Job Open Date: 08/14/2026

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: 08/31/2027

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current employee of The George Washington University?
  • Yes
  • No
• * 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 expected salary range?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * This position does not allow remote work. Please confirm you are available and committed to be on-campus M-F in the set schedule.
  • Yes
  • No

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Human Resource
Management & Development

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