The George Washington University

Center Assistant, DC CFAR

Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary

The DC CFAR is part of a national network of 19 CFARs supported by the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ). The DC CFAR mission is to advance our multi-institutional research effort to contribute to ending the HIV epidemic and improving the health and quality of life of persons with HIV in Washington, DC and beyond in partnership with community and government. The DC CFAR’s unique city­wide model unites the complementary scientific efforts of nine partner institutions in Washington, DC – The George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, American University, Children’s National Hospital, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the DC Department of Health, Whitman-Walker and Us Helping Us.

The Center Assistant supports and coordinates activities of the Administrative Core A (10%), Developmental Core B (30%), Advance Technologies Core C (20%), and Clinical and Population Sciences Core D (20%) and Social and Behavioral Sciences Core E (20%) of the District of Columbia Center for AIDS Research (DC CFAR ).

Specific Duties Include

The Center Assistant acts as the centralized Core Manager and serves as the primary liaison among the Developmental, Advanced Technology, Clinical and Population Sciences, Social and Behavioral and the Administrative Core in supporting Core activities. ­This role is responsible for the overall coordination of activities across multiple Cores:

  • Assist Core leadership in the overall management of the Core including budget tracking for events and surveying Core users.
  • Scheduling and planning, and evaluating meetings, research activities, and events for Cores B, C, D and E. ­
  • Assist Senior Research Project Manager with tasks related to the pilot awards program and Developmental Core services requests.
  • Coordinate with Core leadership to connect DC CFAR investigators with Core services.
  • Track, synthesize, and report Core services and outcomes for the annual report, including publication compliance.
  • Maintain and update record of Core activities and service provision, as in summary measures.
  • Provide administrative support for the Women and HIV and Sexual and Gender Minorities Scientific Interest Groups.
  • Oversee the Core B No Investigator Left Behind and Microgrants programs.
  • Contribute to the annual report.

Performs 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

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.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop working partnerships.
  • Strong time management skills, prioritization abilities, and organizational skills.
  • Previous experience working as an administrative research assistance or related area preferred
  • Strong interest in HIV research.

Hiring Range $17.50 - $22.51

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. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)

Family Research and Labs

Sub-Family Centers/Institutes

Stream Service and Support

Level Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm

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: R002184

Job Open Date: 07/02/2024

Job Close Date

If temporary, grant 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/Affirmative Action 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.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Research, Science, and Writing/Editing
  • Industries

    Higher Education and Research Services

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