Senior Events Project Manager & Logistics Lead

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings

Tuition benefits

Well-being benefits

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

George Washington University is seeking an Assistant Director, Project Management & Event Logistics within University Advancement. This role handles data management for major events, coordinates cross‑functional teams, and oversees vendor relations for high-profile university events in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and enjoys a fast-paced environment, with experience in event logistics, data management platforms, and effective communication with executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with data management platforms or analytics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrator for GW’s event registration/attendance tools.
• Maintain project management calendars, timelines, and event files.
• Coordinate on-site event logistics, including signage, vendors, and guest check-ins.
• Provide general administrative support to the GW Events Team.

Skills

Data analysis languages and tools

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Event/Project management tools

Job description

George Washington University is seeking an Assistant Director, Project Management & Event Logistics within University Advancement. This role handles data management for major events, coordinates cross‑functional teams, and oversees vendor relations for high-profile university events in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and enjoys a fast-paced environment, with experience in event logistics, data management platforms, and effective communication with executive