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Program Assistant, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

United States, D.C., Washington

Jul 08, 2026

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The temporary Program Assistant, Innovation & Entrepreneurship will support the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship's daily operations. This role provides administrative coordination, calendar management, expense reporting, and event support to ensure the smooth execution of office programs and activities. The position will work closely with office leadership and staff to coordinate meetings, manage event and program logistics, and support operational workflows. Key Responsibilities Prepare and submit expense reports and assist with financial tracking and documentation Manage the Executive Director's calendar, including scheduling meetings and coordinating internal and external appointments Support event logistics, including preparation of materials, coordinating vendors, and managing event setup and breakdown Assist with scheduling and coordination for meetings with mentors, students, and external partners Maintain program records and materials such as syllabi, and support general administrative workflows Provide general administrative and operational support as needed
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:
Preferred Qualifications:

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Office Vice President of Research (OVPR)
Family
Sub-Family
Stream
Level
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Hours Per Week:	40
Hiring Range	20.00
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Position Designation:
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Position Type:
Posting Number:	T001255
Job Open Date:	07/08/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Applicant Review Will Commence On:
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.