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The George Washington University · 22 hours ago

Program Coordinator, Academic Operations

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.27/hr - $27.63/hr

3+ years exp

The George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies is seeking a Program Coordinator, Academic Operations to provide administrative and operational support to various programs and events. This role involves coordinating events, assisting with budget oversight, and serving as a point of contact for inquiries and support.

Higher Education

No H1B

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

Higher education administrationLogistical event supportCommunication skillsCustomer service orientationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelGoogle WorkspaceLearning new softwareAttention to detail

Required

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

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