Program Coordinator, National Security Studies

Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

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.

Duties include: 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: 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) Family Sub-Family Stream Level Full-Time/Part-Time: 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. 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: T001295 Job Open Date: 08/31/2026 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

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• • 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?
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents