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Center Associate, DC CFAR

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Sep 09, 2026

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The DC CFAR is part of a national network of 20 CFARs supported by the National Institutes of Health ( NIH). The DC CFAR mission is to advance our multi-institutional research effort to contribute to ending the HIV epidemic and improving the health and quality of life of persons with HIV in Washington, DC, and beyond in partnership with community and government. The DC CFAR's unique citywide model unites the complementary scientific efforts of nine partner institutions in Washington, DC - The George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, American University, Children's National Hospital, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the DC Department of Health, Whitman-Walker and Us Helping Us. The Center Associate, DC CFAR, manages and coordinates activities across the Administrative Core A (10%), Developmental Core B (30%), Advanced Technology Core C (20%), Clinical and Population Sciences Core D (20%), and Social and Behavioral Sciences Core E (20%) of the District of Columbia Center for AIDS Research (DC CFAR). The Center Associate serves as the centralized Core Manager and primary operational liaison among the Developmental, Advanced Technology, Clinical and Population Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Administrative Cores. In this capacity, the Center Associate leads the day-to-day coordination of activities across multiple Cores, works directly with Core leadership to advance Core priorities, monitors activities and deliverables, and facilitates communication and collaboration across the DC CFAR's multi-institutional network. Specific duties include: Manage the day-to-day operations and coordination of the Cores, including budget tracking for events and surveying Core users. Lead the scheduling, planning, and evaluating meetings, research activities, and events for all Cores. Coordinate key components of the Developmental Core's pilot awards program and service request processes in collaboration with the Senior Research Project Manager, including tracking submissions, deadlines, review activities, communications, and required follow-up. Partner with Core leadership to identify investigator needs and facilitate access to appropriate DC CFAR scientific resources, services, expertise, and collaborative opportunities. Develop and maintain systems for tracking Core activities, service utilization, investigator engagement, deliverables, and outcomes across multiple Cores to support program management and evaluation. Lead the administrative coordination of the Women and HIV Scientific Interest Group, including planning activities, coordinating meetings and communications, tracking priorities and action items, and facilitating engagement among participating members. Coordinate and manage activities related to the Developmental Core's No Investigator Left Behind and Developmental Funding Opportunities programs, including tracking participation, facilitating communications and follow-up, and monitoring program activities and outcomes. Lead the collection, organization, quality review, and synthesis of information required for the DC CFAR annual NIH progress report and other programmatic reports related to assigned Cores. 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 BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	A master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop working partnerships. Strong time management skills, prioritization abilities, and organizational skills. Previous experience working as an administrative research assistant or in a related area is preferred. Strong interest in HIV research is desired.
Hiring Range	$21.51 - $33.34
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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. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)
Family	Research and Labs
Sub-Family	Centers/Institutes
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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:	R002459
Job Open Date:	09/09/2026
Job Close Date:
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.