What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Affairs Coordinator position at The George Washington University?
Posting Details
I. Job Overview
Job Description Summary:
The Office for Faculty Affairs provides innovative resources and meaningful guidance to ensure that all faculty members thrive throughout their lifecycles at the university. The Office works to ensure that faculty are well-positioned to transform students into citizen/leaders through high-quality instruction and expand the frontiers of knowledge through faculty scholarship and research. From recruitment to retirement and beyond, Faculty Affairs works collaboratively with all campus stakeholders to establish and maintain a vibrant, diverse, inclusive, and internationally recognized academic community of scholars.
The Faculty Affairs Coordinator works with the Senior Faculty Affairs Manager and other team members to support faculty recruitment, online hiring, Elements, and Visiting Scholars. Assists with day-to-day operations in the online recruitment platform, manages electronic document filing, and oversees office management including office supply orders and organization.
Job Duties include:
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’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:
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: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Academic Affairs
Family Academic Affairs
Sub-Family Faculty Affairs
Stream Service and Support
Level Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
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: S014360
Job Open Date: 07/28/2026
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.
I. Job Overview
Job Description Summary:
The Office for Faculty Affairs provides innovative resources and meaningful guidance to ensure that all faculty members thrive throughout their lifecycles at the university. The Office works to ensure that faculty are well-positioned to transform students into citizen/leaders through high-quality instruction and expand the frontiers of knowledge through faculty scholarship and research. From recruitment to retirement and beyond, Faculty Affairs works collaboratively with all campus stakeholders to establish and maintain a vibrant, diverse, inclusive, and internationally recognized academic community of scholars.
The Faculty Affairs Coordinator works with the Senior Faculty Affairs Manager and other team members to support faculty recruitment, online hiring, Elements, and Visiting Scholars. Assists with day-to-day operations in the online recruitment platform, manages electronic document filing, and oversees office management including office supply orders and organization.
Job Duties include:
- Assists full-time and part-time directors with special projects as assigned.
- Reviews hiring requests under the direction of the Senior Faculty Affairs Manager and communicates necessary revisions to departments.
- Conducts regular maintenance of hiring system data, including closing old positions, removing defunct users, etc.
- Provides support to applicants via email, as needed.
- Maintains electronic filing systems, including uploading and indexing documentation and organizing electronic files.
- Proofreads appointment letters and other correspondence.
- Provides support for Elements, GW’s faculty profile and annual reporting platform.
- Acts as the primary point of contact for processing Visiting Scholars.
- Supports the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs with scheduling meetings.
- Provides support for updating and maintaining the Faculty Affairs webpage.
- Provides backup support to Senior Faculty Affairs Manager; manages faculty recruitment inbox, Elements inbox, monitors online hiring system, and triages questions/issues to appropriate team members in their absence.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’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:
- Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, and attention to detail skills.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate actions and to work collaboratively with people at all levels.
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: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Academic Affairs
Family Academic Affairs
Sub-Family Faculty Affairs
Stream Service and Support
Level Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
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: S014360
Job Open Date: 07/28/2026
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.
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