Student Program Associate, Mount Vernon Campus

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Job summary

George Washington University is seeking a Student Programs Associate for the Mount Vernon Campus to support student programs, space management, and campus events. The role collaborates with campus partners to create engaging programs, manage operations, and coordinate large-scale traditions across GW’s campuses.

The position involves onsite hybrid work at Mount Vernon with occasional travel to Foggy Bottom, and requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in event planning, communications, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; conferred by start date.
• Experience with client services, event planning, and event setup/management.
• Experience with digital communication platforms and software (USI/EMS, Adobe, Canva, MAC graphics).
• Audiovisual technology experience and understanding of computer networks.
• Flexibility to adapt to new enterprise technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MVC partners to create engaging, outcomes-based programming for a diverse student population.
• Manage general operations for Mount Vernon Campus.
• Plan and execute campus programs, signature events, and traditions (Weeks of Welcome, Vern Harvest, Tailgates, etc.).
• Manage communications (flyers, website, REACH screens) and social media for MVC.
• Oversee rental of campus spaces to GW student organizations, departments, and external clients.

Skills

Client services

Event planning

Event setup/management

AV technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

USI/EMS

Adobe

Canva

MAC graphics software

Job description

I. JOB OVERVIEW

GW's Division for Student Affairs (DSA) supports the mission of the George Washington University by enhancing the student experience through programs and services that focus on student learning and success; student and parent engagement; and wellness, education, and prevention. The Mount Vernon Campus is home to 680 undergraduate students who reside in campus residence halls. The campus includes academic programs such as the University Writing Program, recreational facilities, event venues, and living/learning communities (e.g., University Honors, Women's Leadership, Civic House and Politics & Values). This Student Program Associate, Mount Vernon Campus position serves within the Division of Student Affairs and is responsible for supporting student programs and space management of Student Affairs spaces on the Mount Vernon Campus.

Student Programs

• Collaborates with Mount Vernon Campus partners to create intentional, engaging, outcomes-based programming for a diverse student population residing on the Mount Vernon Campus.
• Manages general operations for the MVC.
• Supports the coordination, development, planning, and execution of student programs, campus signature programs and traditions for the Mount Vernon Campus (e.g. Serves as a member of the DSA Student Life unit responsible for the planning and implementation of university-wide programs on Foggy Bottom & Mount Vernon Campuses (e.g. Weeks of Welcome, Vern Harvest, VernLights, Tailgates, Fountain Day, Lunar New Year, and Back to Mount Vernon).
• Manages communications including campus flyers, the MVC website, and REACH screens and curates the social media presence for the Mount Vernon Campus.
• Manages the rental of select campus spaces to GW student organizations and departments as well as external clients for conferences, weddings, summer camps and special occasions.
• Works with the Student Center, Events & Venues, Facilities, Dining, GW staff, students, and/or external clients in the planning, setup, and on-site support for campus programs.
• Supports the selection, training, and evaluation of undergraduate student staff to include direct supervision of student coordinators.
• Leads, advises, and supports a diverse portfolio of approximately 3 student organizations in line with the GW's student organization advising expectations.

Student Systems

• Responsible for inventory, maintenance, and tracking of DSA equipment and technology.
• Provides onsite technical support for event spaces on the Mount Vernon Campus.

The position is based at GW's Mount Vernon Campus in Washington, DC but travels to the Foggy Bottom campus on occasion. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with client services, event planning, and event setup/management
• Experience with digital communication platforms and software such as USI or EMS, Adobe, Canva and MAC graphics software
• Audiovisual technology experience
• Understanding of computer networks
• Flexibility to adapt to new enterprise technologies

Hiring Range $47,073.26 - $64,771.35

GW Staff Approach to Pay How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

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: Mount Vernon, DC

College/School/Department: Division of Student Affairs

Family: Student Affairs

Sub-Family: Student Programs

Stream: Individual Contributor

Level: Level 1

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday -Friday 9:00am-5:30pm with occasional evening/weekend event support.

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

Employee Onsite Status: Hybrid

Telework: Yes

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

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number: S014463

Job Open Date: 09/14/2026

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.