Program Coordinator, National Security Studies

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington Universitys Elliott School of International Affairs National Security Studies Program seeks a temporary Program Coordinator to serve as the operational backbone of our flagship executive courses. Hybrid work is required, with in-person attendance during key courses and events at Foggy Bottom (Washington, D.C.).

The role covers event coordination, enrollment support, and budget tracking, offering a hands-on opportunity to support senior executives in a dynamic academic

Qualifications

• Experience with events.
• Experience with online systems, spreadsheets etc.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Primary Operational Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for program inquiries. You will guide senior-level participants through enrollment, answer day-to-day questions from faculty and staff, and ensure a premier experience for all stakeholders.
• Events & Course Coordination: You'll handle the "run of show" by providing event planning and logistical support for our flagship program for the summer: Senior Manager Course in National Security Leadership: A two-week strategic course for top-tier executives. Managing classroom logistics, coordinating site visits around D.C., facilitating guest speaker communications and logistics.
• Administrative & Budget Support: Assist with tracking expenditures, processing payments/reimbursements, maintaining records, coordinating vendor contracts, and preparing reports for the Director.

Skills

Event planning

Spreadsheets

Detail-oriented

Professional demeanor

Tools

Online systems

Job description

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs National Security Studies Program (NSSP) seeks a temporary Program Coordinator, National Security Studies, to serve as the operational backbone of our flagship executive courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary Operational Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for program inquiries. You will guide senior-level participants through enrollment, answer day-to-day questions from faculty and staff, and ensure a premier experience for all stakeholders.
• Events & Course Coordination: You'll handle the \"run of show\" by providing event planning and logistical support for our flagship program for the summer: Senior Manager Course in National Security Leadership: A two-week strategic course for top-tier executives. Managing classroom logistics, coordinating site visits around D.C., facilitating guest speaker communications and logistics.
• Administrative & Budget Support: Assist with tracking expenditures, processing payments/reimbursements, maintaining records, coordinating vendor contracts, and preparing reports for the Director.

The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

This temporary position is hybrid. During the key courses and events, in-person attendance is expected.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with events
• Experience with online systems, spreadsheets etc.
• Detail oriented and organized
• Professional demeanor

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department

Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA)

Hours Per Week

40

Hiring Range

24.00

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Schedule may vary based on special events or other priorities.

Employee Onsite Status

Hybrid

Required Background Check

• Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Job Open Date

08/31/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

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.