The George Washington University · 4 hours ago
Program Coordinator, Academic Operations
George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies is seeking a Program Coordinator for Academic Operations. This role involves providing general administrative and operational support to various CPS programs and events, serving as a point of contact, and assisting with a range of functional and administrative tasks.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Special event and site visit coordination and execution: location reservation, invitation, registration, catering, speaker and guest support, run of show, etc
Collaborates with recruitment and admission teams to support potential applicants/events
Assists with tracking program spending, payment processing, and budget oversight
Creates materials for students/faculty/staff, such as local guides and informational material, event flyers, social media posts, etc
Post-event evaluation and assessment
Communicates effectively with a diverse population at all levels, from students to deans
Collaborates with University offices and external partners
Provides front desk administration assistance and customer service
Creates and maintains a welcoming environment for all Alexandria Education Center visitors
Builds relationships within the immediate team, across University offices, and with external vendors
Assists with classroom and meeting space requests and coordination
Troubleshoots classroom issues or needs, such as technology issues, space concerns, etc
Trains and assists part-time and student workers
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
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
A bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience in higher education administration and/or logistical event support is preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Customer service-oriented person who enjoys collaborating in a diverse work environment with staff, faculty and students
Excellent attention to detail
Good computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, Google Workspace, and Google calendars preferred
Comfortable learning new software and apps for general business operations
Able to maintain a positive and constructive demeanor, treating staff, students, faculty, and visitors with professionalism, courtesy, and respect
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life & disability insurance
Time off & leave
Retirement savings
Tuition
Well-being
Various voluntary benefits
Company
The George Washington University
The George Washington University
Funding
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