I. JOB OVERVIEW
| Job Description Summary: |
The George Washington University School of Nursing
We are revolutionizing healthcare, one nurse at a time. Through bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs, we equip students to excel in delivering high-quality, compassionate care while shaping the future of healthcare.
As a top-ranked institution, GW Nursing drives excellence through innovative education led by accomplished faculty and enhanced by cutting-edge health care technology. Our Ashburn, Virginia, campus features a world-class simulation center where students gain hands-on experience to prepare for real-world challenges.
Rooted in Washington, D.C., we embrace our proximity to global health organizations like the National Institutes of Health, empowering graduate students to engage with transformative policies and advocacy. Here, students don't just study the world-they work to improve it.
With a mission to explore solutions, promote growth, and elevate nursing visionaries, we are redefining what it means to be a nurse. Whether advancing healthcare equity or leading essential change, our students and faculty embody the innovation, advocacy, and compassion required to transform the profession. At GW Nursing, we prepare revolutionaries ready to meet the challenges of today and shape the possibilities of tomorrow.
Office of the Dean, The George Washington University School of Nursing
The Office of the Dean at the School of Nursing is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to the Dean and the entire school. Our team is committed to ensuring the smooth operation of various administrative and logistical functions, which are essential for the success of our academic and professional community.
Key responsibilities of the Office include:
- Capital Project Planning and Management: Overseeing the development and execution of major projects to enhance our facilities.
- Facilities Management: We coordinate with the GW facilities team and the on-site contractors to ensure that our physical spaces are well-maintained and conducive to learning and working.
- Mail Management: Handling all incoming and outgoing correspondence efficiently.
- Office Supplies Management: Managing the procurement and distribution of office supplies to ensure all departments are well-equipped.
- Emergency and Safety Point of Contact: Serving as the primary contact for emergency situations and safety protocols.
- Space Management: Allocating and managing space to meet the needs of our faculty, staff, and students.
- Events Management: Organizing and coordinating events, including graduations and pinning ceremonies, to celebrate our community's achievements.
- Employee Onboarding and Off-boarding: Coordinating the onboarding and off-boarding processes, including workstation readiness, IT equipment ordering, and system access provisioning.
- Dean's Calendar Management: Managing Dean's schedule, organizing meetings, sending invitations, preparing agendas, and taking meeting minutes.
- Our office plays a pivotal role in maintaining the School of Nursing's operational excellence, ensuring that all members of our community have the resources and support they need to thrive.
The Program Manager plays a significant role in the mission and vision of the Office of the Dean.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Serve as primary contact for conference and event management, which includes but is not limited to:
- Consulting with and guiding faculty and staff who sought to organize an event.
- Approving event request forms
- Selecting venues for the event
- Collect quotes, short-list them, and negotiate with vendors as per the GW Procurement Guidelines.
- Routing agreements through GW-approved systems
- Following up with the GW Procurement and Finance teams
- Working with vendors for the successful execution of events
- Organizing faculty and staff members to assist with events
- Updating the Events Dashboard
- Managing Events and Administrative Calendars
- Managing the reservation of conference or meeting rooms under the School of Nursing
2. Student-related events: The School of Nursing holds various events every semester, and the Program Manager is expected to work closely with the Student Enrollment and Success department for the successful planning and execution of these events. The most repeated signature events are listed below:
- Orientation
- White Coat Ceremony
- Composite Photoshoot
- Campus Store Pop-Up
- Doggie Distress
- Finals Week Snacks
- Graduating Cohort Reception
- Faculty and Staff Excellence Award Celebration
- Sigma Induction
- Spring graduation
- Graduation reception
- Pinning Ceremonies
- Program Evaluation Day
3. Guided by the Director of Operations and Special Projects, the Program Manager supports the Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence in organizing student events, seminars, film screenings, and other administrative tasks.
4. When tasked by the Director of Operations and Special Projects, the Program Manager provides logistical and administrative support to the Assistant Dean for Assessment, Evaluation, and Accreditation.
5. The Program Manager will take turns attending leadership meetings and taking meeting minutes.
6. The Program Manager is highly encouraged to participate actively in different staff-related committees and councils.
7. Other administrative tasks: The Director of Operations and Special Projects will assign other functions related to the Office of the Dean as deemed necessary.
Performs other related 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 Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master'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: |
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Strong computer literacy and familiarity with MS Office Suite and Google environment is preferred.
- Event Management skill is needed but not mandatory.
- Experience with SharePoint, Tableau, and Excel is advantageous.
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| Hiring Range |
$57,553.66 - $79,165.63 |
| GW Staff Approach to Pay |
How is pay for new employees determined at GW? |
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: |
Ashburn, Virginia |
| College/School/Department: |
School of Nursing |
| Family |
Academic Affairs |
| Sub-Family |
Program Administration |
| Stream |
Individual Contributor |
| Level |
Level 2 |
| Full-Time/Part-Time: |
Full-Time |
| Hours Per Week: |
40 |
| Work Schedule: |
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with occasional hours and days outside this schedule |
| 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? |
Yes (University Wide) |
| Posting Number: |
S013686 |
| Job Open Date: |
04/25/2025 |
| Job Close Date: |
04/28/2025 |
| If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: |
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| 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. |
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George Washington University
Apr 25, 2025