Assistant Program Director, Relocation Services

In the heart of the nation's capital with additional programs in Virginia, the George Washington University (GW) was created by an Act of Congress in 1821. Today, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia. The University offers comprehensive programs of undergraduate and graduate liberal arts study, as well as degree programs in medicine, public health, law, engineering, education, business and international affairs. Each year, GW enrolls a diverse population of undergraduate, graduate and professional students. As one of the largest private employers in the District of Columbia, the University seeks employees who support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the University.

This position typically schedules and plans user moves along with coordinating all associated logistical activities with customers. Relocation Services is a part of GW's Facilities, Planning and Construction Management Division, which maintains GW's property and grounds on all three campuses. This role typically solicits and evaluates contractor proposals to provide moving services. This position will seek the appropriate authorizing signatures to commit departmental or project funds to cover moving costs. Another key factor for this role is to coordinate move schedules with project managers and general contractors for construction-related moves and assures that the appropriate pre/post move activities are addressed. Coordinating building and elevator access issues with property management companies for any off-campus moves into leased property is essential for his role. This position will also follow up with users to insure that appropriate arrangements have been made with regard to move related changes in signage, keys/locks, telephone and data connectivity. Where appropriate this position will develop box inventories and tracking systems. This position will need to be available during evening and weekends to supervise moves. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Reporting to the Director of Transportation Logistics, the Assistant Program Director, Relocation Services will also provide information on changes in space utilization resulting from moves to the University's space management staff for entry into the University's Space Inventory System as necessary.

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.

This position is located at the Foggy Bottom campus, but frequently travels to the Ashburn, VA campus and our current warehouse in Landover, MD.

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