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Senior Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Operations

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Nov 11, 2026

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	The Division for Student Affairs ( DSA) cultivates an inclusive community supporting connection, growth, and well-being for every student at The George Washington University. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students ( VPSA), the Senior Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Operations leads high-impact projects that advance divisional priorities, the University's Strategic Framework, and operational effectiveness. As a strategic operator and systems thinker, this position applies project management, change management, and data-driven decision-making to drive organizational excellence, align cross-functional resources, and support student success across the university. Key Responsibilities Strategic Initiatives & Project Leadership Lead and execute a portfolio of high-impact, cross-functional strategic projects from inception through completion. Serve as primary project manager for Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) priorities, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, scope, and timelines. Apply standard project management and change management methodologies to structure deliverables, align stakeholders, mitigate risks, and track outcomes. Prepare executive briefings, decision materials, presentations, reports, and background documents for senior university leadership and external engagements. Strategic Planning & Organizational Effectiveness Translate institutional strategic priorities into actionable operational plans and measurable targets for the division. Conduct environmental scans, benchmarking, and research to inform executive decision-making and operational improvements. Recommend and implement streamlined administrative processes and operational models to enhance service delivery. University Committee Staffing Manage the administrative interface with the Board of Trustees, including serving as the Staff Liaison for the Committee on Student Affairs and coordinating reporting requirements, trustee meeting materials, and executive briefings. Provide operational support for the Joint Committee of Faculty and Students (JCFS), facilitating cross-functional communication, coordinating meeting schedules, and tracking action items across student leadership and faculty stakeholders. Advancement & Development Support Partner with University Advancement and Family Engagement teams to identify divisional fundraising priorities and support stewardship efforts. Prepare executive briefings, proposals, donor impact reports, and presentation materials for leadership initiatives. Track divisional fundraising progress and donor engagement metrics. Monitor and manage divisional grants, tracking key deliverables, ensuring compliance with sponsor policies, and overseeing progress and impact reporting. Data, Assessment & Continuous Improvement Define, collect, and analyze quantitative and qualitative metrics to evaluate project efficacy and divisional health. Maintain divisional compliance with institutional policies, maintaining high confidentiality and discretion in administrative operations. The incumbent may perform 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 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience. 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:	* Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in higher education administration, strategic planning, project management, organizational development, management consulting or related areas. * Professional certification in project management ( PMP, Agile, Lean) and/or formal training in change management methodologies. * Demonstrated proficiency with relevant technologies such as project management platforms, A.I. tools, and data reporting systems and dashboards (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau).
Hiring Range	$95,351.12 - $131,107.80
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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:	Division of Student Affairs
Family	Finance and Business
Sub-Family	Project Management
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40+
Work Schedule:	Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, with occasional nights and weekends
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:	S014563
Job Open Date:	11/11/2026
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.