Program Coordinator

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The Multiracial Democracy Project (MDP) at The George Washington University Law School seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Program Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, and implementation of MDP programs and events. This position will provide logistical and operational support across MDP's initiatives, serve as a key point of contact for MDP partners, and support day-to-day administrative operations.

The Program Coordinator assists with a variety of functional and administrative responsibilities, including coordinating meetings and events, scheduling travel, maintaining project calendars and databases, preparing materials and reports, processing payments and reimbursements, tracking project deliverables, and assisting with other administrative and operational functions as assigned, and responding to routine inquiries from internal and external stakeholders. Work is performed under the general supervision of senior program staff.

Program and Event Coordination

• Assist with planning and execution of convenings, webinars, meetings, and special events
• Support the coordination of logistics including venue management, catering, travel arrangements, registration
• Track event deliverables, timelines, and follow-up tasks
• Support preparation of meeting materials, agendas, briefing documents, and presentations
• Support outreach efforts related to convenings, webinars, and program initiatives

Administrative Support

• Maintain program calendars and scheduling
• Coordinate meeting logistics and prepare meeting notes when needed
• Organize and maintain project files, databases, and shared documents
• Assist with vendor onboarding and coordination
• Support cross-functional collaboration across program initiatives and GW offices

Project Management

• Track program activities, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple initiatives
• Support data collection and reporting for funders, GW, and project evaluations
• Assist with maintaining organizational systems and standard operating procedures

Performs other 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 high school diploma/GED plus 3 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. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Hiring Range $21.80 - $28.32 GW Staff Approach to Pay

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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: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: GW Law School (LAW) Family Academic Affairs Sub-Family Program Administration Stream Service and Support Level Level 3 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm 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: S014380 Job Open Date: 08/05/2026 Job Close Date: If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: 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 (*).

• • Are you a current employee of The George Washington University?

• Yes

• No

• • For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)

• Yes, IEP complete

• No, still in IEP

• N/a - not a current GW employee

• • What is your expected salary range?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents