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Assistant Director for Strategic Initiatives and Engagements

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Feb 17, 2026

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	The Assistant Director for Strategic Initiatives and Engagements plays a key role in advancing university-wide strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment with GW's institutional priorities and mission. Reporting to the Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives and Engagements, this position provides project management, coordination, and analytical support for a portfolio of high-impact initiatives led by the Office of the President. Working collaboratively with academic and administrative partners, the Assistant Director helps drive effective planning, execution, and reporting of cross-divisional projects-supporting the university's Strategic Framework and other presidential priorities. This position combines elements of project management, stakeholder engagement, and institutional coordination to promote excellence in execution and progress tracking. Responsibilities: Project Management and Coordination Support the planning and implementation of university-wide initiatives managed by the Office of the President. Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, deliverables, and progress reports. Coordinate project meetings, track action items, and ensure timely completion of deliverables. Monitor key project milestones and escalate risks or challenges to the Executive Director. Assist in aligning projects with the university's Strategic Framework and institutional priorities. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with internal stakeholders, including academic leaders, administrative units, and cross-functional teams, to facilitate collaboration and communication. Support the organization of working groups, steering committees, and cross-divisional meetings related to strategic initiatives. Prepare meeting materials, presentations, and executive summaries for senior leadership review. Analysis and Reporting Support the development of project dashboards and progress reports to track and communicate outcomes. Conduct basic research, data collection, and analysis to inform planning and decision-making. Synthesize information from across units to provide clear, concise project updates for the Office of the President. Maintain documentation and shared resources related to strategic initiatives and project management processes. Performs other 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:
Preferred Qualifications:	Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders, preferably within a university or higher education setting. Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies and technologies, including experience using project management software and collaboration tools. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise materials for diverse audiences, including senior leadership. Demonstrated understanding of the structure, culture, and operations of educational institutions. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving project needs in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple constituents and build productive working relationships. Experience supporting senior leaders or executive-level initiatives, including preparing briefing materials, presentations, or reports. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and translate it into actionable insights.
Hiring Range	$72,235.20 - $99,250.68
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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:	President
Family	Finance and Business
Sub-Family	Project Management
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	On-campus (in person)
Telework:	No
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:	S014040
Job Open Date:	02/17/2026
Job Close Date:	02/20/2026
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.