Program Assistant, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

The temporary Program Assistant, Innovation & Entrepreneurship will support the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship's daily operations. This role provides administrative coordination, calendar management, expense reporting, and event support to ensure the smooth execution of office programs and activities. The position will work closely with office leadership and staff to coordinate meetings, manage event and program logistics, and support operational workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit expense reports and assist with financial tracking and documentation
• Manage the Executive Director's calendar, including scheduling meetings and coordinating internal and external appointments
• Support event logistics, including preparation of materials, coordinating vendors, and managing event setup and breakdown
• Assist with scheduling and coordination for meetings with mentors, students, and external partners
• Maintain program records and materials such as syllabi, and support general administrative workflows
• Provide general administrative and operational support as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 1.5 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.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications:

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: Office Vice President of Research (OVPR) Family Sub-Family Stream Level Full-Time/Part-Time: Hours Per Week: 40 Hiring Range 20.00 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Position Designation: Employee Onsite Status Hybrid Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions to Applicants: Position Type: Posting Number: T001255 Job Open Date: 07/08/2026 Job Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Applicant Review Will Commence On: 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 (*).

• • This role is a GWTemps role. GWTemps is the internal temporary agency at GW. As a university employee, you are eligible to apply to internal university postings if you ever wanted to transition from a temporary role to a permanent role. Since this is a temporary position, this role is ineligible for university benefits, to include, annual/vacation leave, university and federal holiday pay, university closure/administrative pay, retirement benefits, healthcare insurance, etc. Do you acknowledge this information?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter