Strategic Administrative Specialist — Programs & Operations

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University seeks a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the Office of Undergraduate Affairs and Special Programs and the Provost’s Office, reporting to the Assistant Provost for Administration and Operations.

The role will coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel, prepare budget materials, and maintain databases and reports. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GW systems is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3 years relevant professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study (degree can be substituted with equivalent education/experience)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and GW enterprise systems

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to senior leaders in the Provost’s Office
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate events and travel
• Prepare budget materials, purchase orders, and maintain P-card records
• Draft meeting notices, agendas, and notes; track deliverables
• Generate reports from GW databases and maintain office databases
• Support Provost Office events and program initiatives
• Assist with hiring and leave documentation for faculty and staff

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Proactive work style

Strong writing skills

Good judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Gmail

Google Workspace

Box

Banner

Oracle

Kronos

iBuy

Job description

The George Washington University seeks a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the Office of Undergraduate Affairs and Special Programs and the Provost’s Office, reporting to the Assistant Provost for Administration and Operations.

The role will coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel, prepare budget materials, and maintain databases and reports. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GW systems is essential.