George Washington University

Lead and manage the Department of Global Health, fostering research, education, and partnerships in global health. | Doctoral degree, proven leadership in global health research and education, extensive international experience, and a record of funding and publications. | Recruitment Plan I. RECRUITMENT PLAN Posting Number: F002573 Academic Title: Professor and Chair of Global Health Rank: Professor Administrative Title: Chair of Global Health Discipline Public Health Specialty: Contract Type: With Tenure Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Proposed Start Date: Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Position Description Summary: The Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University (GW) welcomes applications and nominations for the Chair of the Department of Global Health position. The School is CEPH-accredited with graduate-level research and education programs spanning seven departments: Prevention and Community Health; Biostatistics and Bioinformatics; Environmental and Occupational Health; Epidemiology; Exercise and Nutrition Sciences; Global Health; and Health Policy and Management. About the Department of Global Health: The Department's mission is to improve the health and well-being of underserved populations around the world through excellence in education of the next generation of global public health practitioners, researchers, and policymakers; research that addresses some of the most important health problems in these communities; and translation of research into programs and policies at the local, national, and international levels. The Department of Global Health is a diverse department with faculty expertise in: reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health; health policy and systems; health care quality; global nutrition; humanitarian health; environmental health; health economics; and infectious diseases. The Department offers several degree programs, including a PhD in Global Health Sciences, and Masters in Public Health (MPH) in: Global Health Epidemiology and Disease Control; Global Health Program Design, Monitoring & Evaluation; Global Health Policy & Systems; Global Environmental Health; Humanitarian Health; and a Global Health online MPH. More information about the Department and School are available online. Starting as early Spring 2026, this Chair position represents an uncommon opportunity to harness the strengths of a diverse faculty representing a broad range of disciplines. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will build on the excellence in the Department to extend its transdisciplinary reach, leverage the resources of the University, effectively manage the Department's organizational structure and research operations, as well as mentor junior faculty and students. Minimum Qualifications: The Chair must have earned a doctoral or terminal degree (e.g., PhD, MD, DrPH, and/or ScD). The Chair must also be qualified to be tenured in the Department of Global Health. Applicants must have achievements commensurate with appointment at the full Professor level, including proven leadership, excellence in research, teaching, service & mentoring; a demonstrated commitment to scholarship; an established record of funding support and publications in peer-reviewed journals; and a proven ability to lead and foster collaborative and equitable partnerships in global health research and research translation with institutions in the Global South. In addition, the Chair must have considerable expertise in hands-on, real-world activities that extend beyond knowledge of relevant public health theory, principles and methods. Demonstrated practical experience in international settings in general and in low- and middle-income country settings in particular is an essential quality for this post. Advertised Salary: $275,000 - $400,000 Other Benefits: This position is eligible for full-time employee health benefits. More information about the benefits that GW offers can be found here. Other Information: Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should complete an online application and upload a current CV, a letter of interest that addresses one's motivation to apply, highlights any experiences that align with the responsibilities and requirements described above, and details the applicant's interest in the Department of Global Health. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025. Department Link: https://publichealth.gwu.edu/departments/global-health Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes 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. Quick Link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/122673

Manage prospective student communications, process applications, support admissions events, maintain office schedules and supplies, and supervise student workers in a hybrid work environment. | High school diploma/GED plus 1.5 years relevant experience or Bachelor's degree preferred, strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfort with business software, and ability to multitask. | Posting Details I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) is one of the world's leading schools of international affairs and one of the largest schools of international affairs in the United States. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., its mission is to educate the next generation of international leaders, conduct research that advances understanding of important global issues, and engage the policy community in the United States and around the world. The Elliott School of International Affairs' Office of Graduate Admissions is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to assist the office in recruiting and enrolling qualified candidates. The Admissions Coordinator will interact daily with prospective students through email, phone, and in-person. The candidate will be responsible for processing prospects and applications, data entry into multiple databases, event support and administrative assistance. This position provides customer service to candidates and manages the prospective student relationship from the prospect stage through enrollment stage. The core responsibilities of this role are typically to answer routine inquiries over the phone, online, and in person, to provide information to prospective students on basic academic program offerings and admission requirements, to process and track new applications (and review for completeness), to maintain data in systems, to prepare for and participate in admissions events that represent the Admissions function, like interview days and visits, and to maintain schedules. This position may also recruit for and schedule interviews, order catering, process payments and provide general admissions support. Responsibilities and duties include: • Interacts daily with prospective and admitted students answering their questions through email, telephone, and face-to-face. • Processes application materials received online and in hard copy and enters relevant information into admissions databases. • Supervise student worker performance. • Maintains the office calendar and supplies, and provides other administrative support, including event registration and travel planning. • Assists with organizing, planning and implementing on and off campus events such as information sessions, open houses, graduate fairs and receptions. Serves as presenter for weekly information sessions. • Some presence at evening events will be required. 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. This is a hybrid position with some days remote and some days in the office in Washington, DC. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 1.5 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: • Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred. • Strong interest and previous work experience in higher education is highly preferred. • Strong interpersonal, customer service, communication (both written and oral), and cross cultural skills. • Comfort with standard business software-Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, etc. • Knowledge of and some experience with, and a strong interest in learning CRMs and academic systems -Salesforce, Slate and Banner- is highly desired. • Ability to work independently on multiple projects at once. • Demonstrated time management skills. Hiring Range $19.29 - $25.13 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: Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) Family Enrollment Services Sub-Family Admissions Stream Service and Support 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. Some evening events required. 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: S013823 Job Open Date: 09/08/2025 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.