Company Profile
The George Washington University
Company Overview
George Washington University is a top nationally recognized institution and is currently the largest employer of higher education in the District of Columbia with students and faculty from all 50 states and more than 120 countries. Our community is as diverse as the many backgrounds and occupations we represent. Enrichment, opportunities, and work/life balance are just some of the rewards of joining our learning community.
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. Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
Company History
The George Washington University, an independent academic institution chartered by the Congress of the United States in 1821, dedicates itself to furthering human well-being. The University values a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity, and openness to the exploration of new ideas.
The George Washington University, centered in the national and international crossroads of Washington, D.C., commits itself to excellence in the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge.
To promote the process of lifelong learning from both global and integrative perspectives, the University provides a stimulating intellectual environment for its diverse students and faculty. By fostering excellence in teaching, the University offers outstanding learning experiences for full-time and part-time students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in Washington, D.C., the nation, and abroad. As a center for intellectual inquiry and research, the University emphasizes the linkage between basic and applied scholarship, insisting that the practical be grounded in knowledge and theory. The University acts as a catalyst for creativity in the arts, the sciences, and professions by encouraging interaction among its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the communities it serves.
The George Washington University draws upon the rich array of resources from the National Capital Area to enhance its educational endeavors. In return, the University, through its students, faculty, staff, and alumni, contributes talent and knowledge to improve the quality of life in metropolitan Washington, D.C.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
GW joined the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The university’s membership in the AAU recognizes its leading research, education and innovation. GW is one of just 71 institutions to receive membership.
GW is proud to join the AAU in the mission of advancing research to address the world’s most urgent challenges. Learn more in GW Today: https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/gw-joins-prestigious-association-american-universities
Benefits
The GW benefits programs are designed to care for you by providing a variety of options that offer security and support for you to thrive at various life and career stages.
*Benefits include:
- medical, pharmacy, dental and vision plans, FSA and HSA
- retirement savings programs
- tuition remission for employees and dependents, tuition exchange program for dependents
- generous paid time off including winter break
*Benefits eligibility may vary based on job classification. To learn more to go to: https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits