Department: College of Public Health
Classification: Admin Office Specialist 3
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not Eligible for visa sponsorship
Pay Band: 03
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Restricted: Yes
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Department of Social Work is dedicated to advancing holistic human health and well-being by engaging with diverse populations across systems and throughout the life course. Faculty bring internationally recognized expertise in areas such as substance use, mental health, sexual health, violence prevention, gerontology, family functioning, and child development. The department has a long-standing tradition of faculty-student-community research collaborations that strengthen both social work education and practice. At the forefront of research and training, the department prepares the next generation of social workers using evidence-based practices and innovative methodologies, including digital technology, simulation, creative arts, and trauma-informed approaches to promote community-engaged interventions. Faculty collaborate extensively within the department and across the College of Public Health to advance interdisciplinary solutions to pressing social issues.
Offering both BSW and MSW programs, including a fully online MSW option, the curriculum is rooted in social justice and provides students with foundational knowledge and advanced skills for diverse roles in clinical, organizational, and community settings. Students benefit from unique interprofessional opportunities within the College of Public Health, deepening their understanding of the root causes of social issues and shaping their career trajectories. Through partnerships with hundreds of practicum sites nationwide and initiatives like the Social Work integrative Research Lab (SWiRL), students gain valuable hands-on experience and collaborate on impactful research. Located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, the department offers an ideal environment to engage with diverse populations and influence social change at local, regional, and national levels. Further information about the department may be found at: https://socialwork.gmu.edu .
About the Position:
The Project Coordinator is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a federally funded project focused on developing, implementing, and evaluating a virtual reality (VR)-based training program to improve responses to domestic violence victims. The position coordinates project activities, stakeholder engagement, Advisory Board operations, participant recruitment and tracking, training logistics, data collection, reporting, and communication among university and community partners. The Project Coordinator ensures timely completion of project milestones, compliance with grant requirements, and successful implementation of all project deliverables. This position is fully funded by a grant.
Responsibilities:
Project Coordination and Management
Classification: Admin Office Specialist 3
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not Eligible for visa sponsorship
Pay Band: 03
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Restricted: Yes
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Department of Social Work is dedicated to advancing holistic human health and well-being by engaging with diverse populations across systems and throughout the life course. Faculty bring internationally recognized expertise in areas such as substance use, mental health, sexual health, violence prevention, gerontology, family functioning, and child development. The department has a long-standing tradition of faculty-student-community research collaborations that strengthen both social work education and practice. At the forefront of research and training, the department prepares the next generation of social workers using evidence-based practices and innovative methodologies, including digital technology, simulation, creative arts, and trauma-informed approaches to promote community-engaged interventions. Faculty collaborate extensively within the department and across the College of Public Health to advance interdisciplinary solutions to pressing social issues.
Offering both BSW and MSW programs, including a fully online MSW option, the curriculum is rooted in social justice and provides students with foundational knowledge and advanced skills for diverse roles in clinical, organizational, and community settings. Students benefit from unique interprofessional opportunities within the College of Public Health, deepening their understanding of the root causes of social issues and shaping their career trajectories. Through partnerships with hundreds of practicum sites nationwide and initiatives like the Social Work integrative Research Lab (SWiRL), students gain valuable hands-on experience and collaborate on impactful research. Located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, the department offers an ideal environment to engage with diverse populations and influence social change at local, regional, and national levels. Further information about the department may be found at: https://socialwork.gmu.edu .
About the Position:
The Project Coordinator is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a federally funded project focused on developing, implementing, and evaluating a virtual reality (VR)-based training program to improve responses to domestic violence victims. The position coordinates project activities, stakeholder engagement, Advisory Board operations, participant recruitment and tracking, training logistics, data collection, reporting, and communication among university and community partners. The Project Coordinator ensures timely completion of project milestones, compliance with grant requirements, and successful implementation of all project deliverables. This position is fully funded by a grant.
Responsibilities:
Project Coordination and Management
- Coordinates and monitors all day-to-day project activities;
- Develops and maintains project timelines;
- Tracks project tasks, milestones, deliverables, and resource utilization;
- Monitors project progress;
- Identifies and communicates potential issues and risks;
- Supports timely completion of project objectives;
- Maintains project management systems and documentation; and
- Ensures project activities are aligned with the project scope and grant requirements.