The Division for Student Affairs (DSA) cultivates an inclusive community supporting connection, growth, and well-being for every student at The George Washington University. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students (VPSA), the Senior Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Operations leads high-impact projects that advance divisional priorities, the University’s Strategic Framework, and operational effectiveness.
As a strategic operator and systems thinker, this position applies project management, change management, and data-driven decision-making to drive organizational excellence, align cross-functional resources, and support student success across the university.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Initiatives & Project Leadership
- Lead and execute a portfolio of high-impact, cross-functional strategic projects from inception through completion.
- Serve as primary project manager for Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) priorities, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, scope, and timelines.
- Apply standard project management and change management methodologies to structure deliverables, align stakeholders, mitigate risks, and track outcomes.
- Prepare executive briefings, decision materials, presentations, reports, and background documents for senior university leadership and external engagements.
Strategic Planning & Organizational Effectiveness
- Translate institutional strategic priorities into actionable operational plans and measurable targets for the division.
- Conduct environmental scans, benchmarking, and research to inform executive decision-making and operational improvements.
- Recommend and implement streamlined administrative processes and operational models to enhance service delivery.
University Committee Staffing
- Manage the administrative interface with the Board of Trustees, including serving as the Staff Liaison for the Committee on Student Affairs and coordinating reporting requirements, trustee meeting materials, and executive briefings.
- Provide operational support for the Joint Committee of Faculty and Students (JCFS), facilitating cross-functional communication, coordinating meeting schedules, and tracking action items across student leadership and faculty stakeholders.
Advancement & Development Support
- Partner with University Advancement and Family Engagement teams to identify divisional fundraising priorities and support stewardship efforts.
- Prepare executive briefings, proposals, donor impact reports, and presentation materials for leadership initiatives.
- Track divisional fundraising progress and donor engagement metrics.
- Monitor and manage divisional grants, tracking key deliverables, ensuring compliance with sponsor policies, and overseeing progress and impact reporting.
Data, Assessment & Continuous Improvement
- Define, collect, and analyze quantitative and qualitative metrics to evaluate project efficacy and divisional health.
- Maintain divisional compliance with institutional policies, maintaining high confidentiality and discretion in administrative operations.
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.