Student Program Associate, Orientation & Class Year Programs

Posting Details

I. Job Overview

Job Description Summary:

The Division for Student Affairs ( DSA ) engages with students throughout all phases of the student lifecycle. DSA’s integrated approach is to provide a cohesive student experience built upon three core values: genuine collaboration, a comprehensive approach to problem-solving, and, most importantly, putting students at the center of all that we do.

Reporting to the Director of Orientation & Class Year Programs, the Student Program Associate ( SPA ) for Class Year Programs is responsible for supporting the vision, mission, goals, and priorities of the Division for Student Affairs. The SPA , in collaboration with the Director, will lead all Class Year Programs.

Class Year Programs

• Manages, collaborating with the Assistant Director and Director in planning, implementing, assessing, and enhancing Class Year Programs for undergraduate students.
• Serves as the main point of contact for all Class Year Programs (e.g., District Connections, Halfway to Graduation, Senior Week, Last First Day, Sophomore Week, etc.).
• Manages all logistics for Class Year Programs, program planning, vendor communication, volunteer and facilitator recruitment, transportation, facilitation guides, program attendance, and survey data.
• Coordinates space reservations for events.
• Responsible for all program marketing and promotion of Class Year Programs, including communication, social media, branding, and website.
• Writes and distributes the First Year Informer ( FYI ) Newsletter for all first-year students with timely information aiding in their transition to GW.
• Selects, trains, and supervises Class Year Programs student staff in collaboration with the OCY team recruitment.
• Facilitates weekly meetings, training sessions, and retreat(s).
• Supports class-based transition programs throughout the year in collaboration with Orientation, Family Engagement, Campus Living, Residential Education, and University partners.
• Advise Class Council and other student organizations as needed.
  

The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC. 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. 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 in admissions, orientation, student services, or higher education is preferred.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, including excellent written, public speaking, interpersonal, and customer engagement skills.
• Demonstrate ability for leadership and to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, including flexibility and adaptability.
• Experience supervising students is desired.
• Should be a self-starter with outstanding demonstrated initiative, including the ability to work independently on a daily basis.
  
  

Hiring Range $47,073.26 - $64,771.35

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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 Student Affairs

Sub-Family Student Programs

Stream Individual Contributor

Level Level 1

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, with flexibility to work occasional nights and/or 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: S014186

Job Open Date: 05/11/2026

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.