Assistant Vice President, Events Full-time Job
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Posting Details
I. Job Overview
Job Description Summary:
The Assistant Vice President, Events is a key driver behind some of GW’s high-profile and strategic events. This role brings together executive leaders, senior volunteers, distinguished alumni, and campus partners to create memorable experiences that advance the university’s mission. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Engagement & Annual Giving, you will help shape events that reflect institutional priorities, strengthen high-level relationships, and showcase GW at its best.
The Assistant Vice President, Events
- Will be the most senior events position at the University
- An executive position at the university that, in addition to leading a major function at the organization, has enterprise-wide scope and leads and manages the staff of the unit to strategically accomplish university goals
Performs other 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 plus 10 years of relevant professional experience, Master’s degree, or higher, in a relevant area of study preferred. Relevant experience must include at least 2 years of senior leadership/executive level experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Hiring Range$105,123.50 - $176,607.48
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
FamilySafety and Facilities
Sub-FamilyEvents
StreamExecutive
LevelLevel 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:Full-Time
Hours Per Week:40
Work Schedule:Monday-Friday,8:00am-5pm, some occasional weekends
Will this job require the employee to work on site?Yes
Employee Onsite StatusHybrid
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?Yes (University Wide)
Posting Number:S013952
Job Open Date:12/11/2025
Job Close Date:12/15/2025
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background ScreeningSuccessful 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.
Benefits found in job post
- Disability insurance
Company Description
The George Washington University, an independent academic institution chartered by the Congress of the United States in 1821, dedicates itself to furthering human well-being. The University values a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity, and openness to the exploration of new ideas.The George Washington University, centered in the national and international crossroads of Washington, D.C., commits itself to excellence in the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge.To promote the process of lifelong learning from both global and integrative perspectives, the University provides a stimulating intellectual environment for its diverse students and faculty. By fostering excellence in teaching, the University offers outstanding learning experiences for full-time and part-time students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in Washington, D.C., the nation, and abroad. As a center for intellectual inquiry and research, the University emphasizes the linkage between basic and applied scholarship, insisting that the practical be grounded in knowledge and theory. The University acts as a catalyst for creativity in the arts, the sciences, and professions by encouraging interaction among its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the communities it serves.The George Washington University draws upon the rich array of resources from the National Capital Area to enhance its educational endeavors. In return, the University, through its students, faculty, staff, and alumni, contributes talent and knowledge to improve the quality of life in metropolitan Washington, D.C.
