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Program Associate

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Feb 10, 2026

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	Established in 1865, The George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in Washington, DC. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. The law school is located on the GW campus in the downtown neighborhood familiarly known as Foggy Bottom. The Law School offers diverse academic opportunities in an atmosphere that fosters a strong sense of inclusion and community to a large, diverse, and highly motivated student body. The Program Associate at The George Washington University Law School is responsible for providing programmatic planning and coordination for various strategic initiatives, which include but not limited to enhanced bar study and passage support; preparing for and responding to ABA site visit requests; assisting in the implementation of the law school's strategic plan; and supporting outreach and on-boarding efforts for the Masters of Studies in Law programs. This position also provides administrative support to multiple faculty members and deans. Duties and responsibilities: Strategic Initiatives Supports a variety of strategic initiatives within the law school, including but not limited to enhanced bar study and passage support; preparing for and responding to ABA site visit requests; Assists in the implementation of the law school's strategic plan; and supports outreach and onboarding efforts for the Masters of Studies in Law programs. Faculty Support Provide general day-to-day administrative support to the assigned faculty. Compose documents, manages and organize files. FedEx/UPS/USPS shipments, schedule meetings, handle calendars, make reservations, edit/proofread, merge data sets, process reimbursement requests, book travel, copy, order, organize, course materials, respond to email or telephone inquiries and requests, and assist with event coordination. Oversee the distribution and collection process of take-home examinations from students, in addition to combining student data related to exams. Prepares spreadsheets and utilizes formulas to calculate raw and weighted final exam scores for faculty. Collaborate with the Records Office to enter students' grades into the grading system in a timely manner. Collaborate with the Communications Department in marketing and communication for events. Collaborate with the Events Team to coordinate all aspects of event planning. Exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive information. Help to book, pay for, and manage travel and other purchases, including recording and processing of expenses (P-Card, invoices, etc.). Sr. Associate Dean, Academic Development, Graduate & Online Education Provide bar study and passage support. Provide general day-to-day administrative support. Provide calendar management. Coordinate travel arrangements when required. Gather and prepare meeting and event materials. Compose documents, manages and organize files. Assist with the event planning process. Help to book, pay for, and manage travel and other purchases, including recording and processing of expenses (p-card, invoices, etc.). 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 Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. 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:	Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and similar operating systems is desired. Proficiency in social media is preferred. Attentive to details. Ability to be agile, skilled in prioritizing multiple assignments, and the ability to apply project management skills in order to meet deadlines. Ability to coordinate and organize conferences, symposia, meetings, and other special events. Ability to interact with faculty, students, and staff in a team environment. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to a diverse audience.
Hiring Range	$51,455.52 - $84,850.51
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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	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 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:	S014038
Job Open Date:	02/10/2026
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.