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Program Coordinator, Russia Program

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Jun 09, 2025

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. At the Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies ( IERES), our primary mission is to promote and support the study of Europe and Eurasia through research, courses, events, and publications. The Institute's hallmarks are combining academic rigor with policy engagement, promoting interdisciplinary perspectives, and recognizing that Europe, Russia, and Eurasia cannot be understood in isolation from each other or from global trends. IERES leverages its position in a world-class university and its unrivaled location-just steps from the White House, State Department, and World Bank-to draw together students, scholars, policymakers, and culturally important figures from around the globe for activities that advance education, research, and practice. IERES is home to several research programs including PONARS Eurasia, the Central Asia Program, the Illiberalism Studies Program, Russia Program, Petrach Program on Ukraine, the Transatlantic Program, and the Arctic Program. The Program Coordinator will support the academic, administrative, and outreach efforts of the Russia Program at IERES. Working under the guidance of the Program Directors and the institute Assistant Director, the Program Coordinator plays a key role in facilitating publications, managing communications, organizing events, and overseeing financial processes to ensure smooth and effective program operations. Publication Support Coordinate the production of Academic Policy Papers, working closely with authors, editors, translators, and program leadership. Coordinate editing and translation workflows, particularly for Russian-to-English content. Ensure timely publication and broad distribution of all materials. Communications Coordination Maintain and update the Russia Program website weekly to ensure accuracy and enhance audience engagement. Oversee all social media platforms, including content creation, scheduling, engagement tracking, and audience interaction. Compile and distribute the Russia Program's newsletter on a regular basis. Monitor and manage the program's email account daily, ensuring prompt and professional responses. Event Planning Organize and execute a variety of program events, including in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats. Support all logistical aspects of events, including scheduling, venue reservations, technical setup, and guest coordination. Serve as the primary liaison for speakers, guests, and technical staff to ensure successful events. Budget Support Process financial transactions such as contractor payments, purchase orders, and expense reimbursements. Support the Assistant Director and Director with maintaining organized and accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with university and sponsor guidelines. Collaborate with administrative staff to support budgeting and reporting tasks as needed. 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 in person in Washington, DC and some days remote.
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:	Language skills in Russian and other European and Eurasian languages are highly desired. Previous experience with budget monitoring and expense tracking. Experience with event support. Educational background in European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies. Previous experience working with scholarly publications. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and organizational skills.
Hiring Range	$21.27 - $27.63
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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:	Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA)
Family	Academic Affairs
Sub-Family	Program Administration
Stream	Service and Support
Level	Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Part-Time
Hours Per Week:	20
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Schedule may vary.
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. - The Limited term of this appointment is until December 31, 2026 at this time. This position is a grant funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent on grant funding.
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	S013744
Job Open Date:	06/09/2025
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:	12/31/2026
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.