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The George Washington University · 11 hours ago

Project Coordinator, Schools and Units

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$26.17/hr - $34.04/hr

3+ years exp

The George Washington University is committed to enhancing alumni engagement and fundraising efforts. The Project Coordinator, Schools and Units will manage projects and workflows to support fundraising and engagement operations across multiple schools and units.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute advancement-related projects and programs that support fundraising, stewardship, and constituent engagement goals across assigned schools and units

Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive project timelines, calendars, and workflows to ensure initiatives, events, and engagements are executed on schedule and within defined budgets

Track, monitor, and document fundraising activity, events, donor strategies, metrics, and follow-up actions to ensure accountability and timely execution

Prepare, compile, analyze, and disseminate reports, briefings, and materials that inform leadership decision-making and fundraising strategies

Support constituent engagement activities by managing acknowledgment process, donor research coordination, advisory council logistics, and stewardship reporting

Coordinate internal and external meetings, events, and donor engagements, including agenda development, logistics, vendor and facilities coordination, contract management, and post-meeting follow-up

Provide enhanced administrative and operational support to select school-based Assistant Vice Presidents and assist with leadership coverage as needed

Act as a thought partner in program development and planning for assigned school and unit teams

Respond to internal and external constituent inquiries with professionalism, discretion, and a high level of customer service

Build strong working relationships across University Advancement and the broader university to promote collaboration, alignment, and effective execution

Identify and implement opportunities to strengthen processes, systems, and workflows to improve efficiency and expand internal capacity

Maintain accurate records and documentation in coordination with advancement systems and university partners

Qualification

Event planningAnalysisProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle productsProcess improvementCustomer serviceTeam collaborationConfidentiality

Required

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

Preferred

At least one year of professional experience, preferably in a development or academic setting

Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize, and work on multiple projects simultaneously; ability to make effective timely decisions and meet deadlines in a dynamic and ever-changing environment

Administrative experience, including scheduling and event and meeting planning

Aptitude for developing and streamlining processes to maximize efficiencies

Exceptional writing and editing skills

Familiarity with standard university protocol and processes

Ability to work with diverse groups of people from high-level donors to university leadership to faculty to students

Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google products. Experience with Advance, Luminate, and Power BI is a plus. Ability to learn new technologies and software applications promptly and efficiently