Project Coordinator

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 visasponsorship Pay Band: 03 Salary: Salary commensurate with education andexperience Restricted: Yes Criminal Background Check: Yes About the Department: The Department of Social Work is dedicated to advancing holistichuman health and well-being by engaging with diverse populationsacross systems and throughout the life course. Faculty bringinternationally recognized expertise in areas such as substanceuse, mental health, sexual health, violence prevention,gerontology, family functioning, and child development. Thedepartment has a long-standing tradition offaculty-student-community research collaborations that strengthenboth social work education and practice. At the forefront ofresearch and training, the department prepares the next generationof social workers using evidence-based practices and innovativemethodologies, including digital technology, simulation, creativearts, and trauma-informed approaches to promote community-engagedinterventions. Faculty collaborate extensively within thedepartment and across the College of Public Health to advanceinterdisciplinary solutions to pressing social issues. Offering both BSW and MSW programs, including a fully online MSWoption, the curriculum is rooted in social justice and providesstudents with foundational knowledge and advanced skills fordiverse roles in clinical, organizational, and community settings.Students benefit from unique interprofessional opportunities withinthe College of Public Health, deepening their understanding of theroot causes of social issues and shaping their career trajectories.Through partnerships with hundreds of practicum sites nationwideand initiatives like the Social Work integrative Research Lab(SWiRL), students gain valuable hands-on experience and collaborateon impactful research. Located in the Washington, DC metropolitanarea, the department offers an ideal environment to engage withdiverse populations and influence social change at local, regional,and national levels. Further information about the department maybe found at: . About the Position: The Project Coordinator is responsible for managing the day-to-dayoperations of a federally funded project focused on developing,implementing, and evaluating a virtual reality (VR)-based trainingprogram to improve responses to domestic violence victims. Theposition coordinates project activities, stakeholder engagement,Advisory Board operations, participant recruitment and tracking,training logistics, data collection, reporting, and communicationamong university and community partners. The Project Coordinatorensures timely completion of project milestones, compliance withgrant requirements, and successful implementation of all projectdeliverables. This position is fully funded by a grant. Responsibilities: Project Coordination and Management Coordinates and monitors all day-to-day projectactivities; Develops and maintains project timelines; Tracks project tasks, milestones, deliverables, and resourceutilization; 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 scopeand grant requirements. Stakeholder, Advisory Board, and Partner Coordination Facilitates communication and collaboration among universitypersonnel, community partners, advisory board members, consultants,and other stakeholders; Schedules and coordinates meetings; Prepare agendas and meeting materials; Documents meeting outcomes and action items; and Supports stakeholder engagement activities. Participant Recruitment, Data Management, and EvaluationSupport Assists with participant recruitment, enrollment, scheduling,tracking, and retention activities; Maintains project databases and records; Supports data collection and management activities; Ensures data quality and confidentiality; Generates reports and summaries; and Assists with evaluation and reporting requirements. Training, Event, and Logistics Coordination Coordinates logistics for training, workshops, pilot testingactivities, and project events; Manages scheduling, materials, communications, participantsupport, and event documentation; and Ensures smooth implementation of project activities. Administrative and Grant Support Prepares reports, correspondence, and projectdocumentation; Assists with grant-related reporting; Maintains records and files; Process project-related administrative tasks; and Performs other duties as assigned in support of projectgoals. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; Experience (typically at least one year) coordinating projects,programs, research studies, training initiatives, or relatedactivities; Strong organizational, administrative, and project managementskills, with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks, timelines, and competing priorities simultaneously; Strong data management and record-keeping skills, including theability to track project activities, timelines, deliverables, andparticipant information accurately; Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and stakeholdercommunication skills; Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and abilityto work independently and collaboratively within amultidisciplinary team; Ability to coordinate activities among university personnel,community partners, advisory board members, and externalorganizations; Ability to monitor project progress, identify potential issues,and support timely resolution to ensure project milestones are met;and Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professionaljudgment when handling sensitive information. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field; Experience using project management, scheduling, spreadsheet,or data management systems to monitor project activities andoutcomes; Experience working on federally funded grants orcontracts; Experience coordinating activities involving multiple partnerorganizations, including scheduling meetings, trackingdeliverables, and managing project workflows; Experience supporting research, evaluation, training, orworkforce development initiatives in higher education, healthcare,victim services, public safety, behavioral health, orcommunity-based settings; Experience using data management, survey, or research platformssuch as Qualtrics, REDCap, SPSS, or similar systems; Experience preparing reports, maintaining documentation, andsupporting grant or project administration activities; Knowledge of domestic violence, victim services,trauma-informed practice, behavioral health, criminal justicesystems, or related human services fields; Knowledge of or experience using project management,scheduling, and task-tracking tools and platforms (e.g., MicrosoftOffice Suite, Excel, Teams, Trello, Asana, or similarsystems); Interest in workforce development, virtual realitytechnologies, simulation-based training, or innovative educationalapproaches; and Familiarity with research methods, program evaluation,participant recruitment, and data collection processes. Posting Open Date: October 5, 2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Mason Ad Statement George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 researchuniversity committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperousworld. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largestand most diverse public research university in Virginia, offeringdegree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,along with certificates and credentials. George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment forstudents, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. Webelieve in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancingour mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; andwe believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity oforigin, identity, circumstance, and thought. Equity Statement George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative actionemployer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in itscommunity. 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