George Washington University

Developing and executing donor engagement strategies, managing multi-channel communications, and producing stewardship reports. | Requires experience in donor-centered communications, project management, and proficiency with fundraising software, with a preference for engaging with major donors. | Posting Details I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: The George Washington University's Division of University Advancement (UA) is seeking a strategic and experienced Associate Director, Strategic Donor Communications. This role plays a pivotal part in fostering a culture of philanthropy and supporting GW's mission of excellence in education, research, scholarship, and patient care. University Advancement leads the university's fundraising and alumni engagement efforts. Our work focuses on cultivating meaningful connections with alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, corporations, foundations, patients, and friends of GW. Position Summary The Associate Director, Strategic Donor Communications plays a critical role in designing and delivering meaningful, donor-centered communications that enhance donor engagement, build institutional trust, and drive donor retention. This position leads the development of multi-channel messaging strategies, including executive acknowledgments, seasonal touchpoints, and impact reporting, and manages GW's donor acknowledgment processes with a focus on timeliness, personalization, and gratitude. In close collaboration with leaders across marketing and communications, annual giving, principal giving, and planned giving, the Associate Director, Strategic Donor Communications develops and executes a year-round communications calendar that supports donor experience, pledge/campaign fulfillment, and long-term loyalty. Key Responsibilities • Strategic donor communications: Lead the creation of high-impact donor messaging and content creation across all giving levels, ensuring alignment, consistency, and donor-centric voice across every touchpoint. Oversee the acknowledgment process organization-wide, managing content, systems, and strategy to ensure timely, meaningful expressions of gratitude. Craft senior executive acknowledgments, event talking points, and other strategic communications that build trust, deepen relationships, and encourage donor loyalty. • Multi-Channel Donor Engagement: Design and manage a proactive donor relations and communications calendar in collaboration with marketing and communications, annual giving, planned giving, and principal giving leadership. Develop and execute relationship-building touchpoints, including seasonal messages and giving society welcome packages, that reinforce gratitude, strengthen institutional engagement, and align with the appropriate phase in the donor's philanthropic journey. • Stewardship Reporting: Lead strategy, content development, and project management for the annual Philanthropy Impact Report and other campaign-related stewardship reports as directed. Produce custom impact reports for principal donors and prospects in collaboration with prospect managers and the Donor Relations team's stewardship reporting leadership. Additional Duties: • Perform other related duties as assigned. Flexibility is required as duties may evolve in response to organizational needs. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master'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: • Proficiency with fundraising software, donor databases, and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel). • Exceptional writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills. • Proven track record in writing and managing donor-centered communications across multiple channels and audiences. • Strong customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively across departments. • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-phase projects and successfully meet tight deadlines. • High degree of discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential donor information. • Experience in data-informed messaging, impact reporting, and donor journey mapping • Experience engaging with major and leadership-level donors. Hiring Range $72,235.20 - $99,250.68 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: University Advancement Family Dev & Alumni Relations Sub-Family Donor Relations Stream Individual Contributor Level Level 2 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:30-5:00pm 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: S013963 Job Open Date: 12/16/2025 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.

Teaching and research in security studies, policy engagement, and academic service. | Ph.D. in political science or related field with a focus on security, strong publication record, teaching experience, external funding, and policy engagement. | Recruitment Plan I. RECRUITMENT PLAN Posting Number: F002568 Academic Title: Associate or Full Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Rank: Associate Professor, Professor Administrative Title: Discipline Social Sciences 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: 08/01/2026 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Position Description Summary: Security studies: The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs and Department of Political Science invite applications for a full-time, tenured faculty position in security studies at the level of associate or full professor beginning as early as Fall 2026. We are seeking faculty with a strong track record of research, teaching, and policy engagement in the field of security studies, broadly defined. The position will be based in the Elliott School's Institute for Security and Conflict Studies and affiliated with the M.A. program in Security Policy Studies. Successful candidates will be jointly appointed in the GW Political Science Department. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities would include courses for undergraduate and graduate students in the Elliott School and Political Science Department. Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in political science or closely related field (such as government, politics, public policy, or international relations) with a primary focus on security. Applicants must have a strong publication record, an active research agenda, substantial teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a track record of external funding, and a demonstrated record of engagement with the broader academic and policy communities. Advertised Salary: Associate salary range: $150,000-$175,000; Full salary range: $225,000-$275,000. Other 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. Other Information: Special Instructions to Applicants: Application procedure: Applicants should complete an online faculty application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/122147 and upload a cover letter, CV, and 2-3 page research statement outlining past accomplishments and future research plans. Applicants selected for an interview will also be asked to submit three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Department Link: 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/122147

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.