$52,000, this position is grant-funded and is only guaranteed through September 30, 2025. There may be an opportunity to continue in the position at that point.
Preferred Education:
Bachelors
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Health Promotion & Education, the Mobility Safety Program Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination, delivery, and evaluation of a mobility safety program for The George Washington University. Responsibilities include:
Create, implement, and evaluate programming on scooter, bike, car, and pedestrian safety on campus
Partner with other universities in the DC area to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to preventing traffic-related injuries and death, including increasing access to alternative transportation, and communication around mobility safety measures
Partner with local transportation agencies, Foggy Bottom Advisory Neighborhood Commission, and GW SafeRide to increase access to alternative transportation
Partner with the Orientation, Class Year, & Families Program (OCYFP) to create educational opportunities for incoming students on safely navigating DC for the first time (using bike lanes, helmets, scooter safety, etc.)
Perform a needs assessment on student attitudes towards impaired mobility, substance use, and access to transportation
Support GW’s substance-use programming, policies, and resources, including providing substance-use interventions in response to student concerns
Collaborate with students and student organizations to deliver substance-use education and programming
Support the implementation and evaluation of campus-wide health and wellbeing surveys
Work closely with Campus Living & Residential Education (CLRE) to implement mobility safety education for residential students
Attend departmental and division meetings and professional development opportunities
Assist with the development and implementation of the department’s services, programs and events
Omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 3 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. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in public health, public administration, public policy, health education, or a related field.
Interest and/or experience in safe transportation, Vision Zero, and reducing impaired mobility.
Experience creating, implementing, and evaluating systems-level programs.
Knowledge of substance-use evidence-based practices and harm reduction strategies.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency with personal computers, newsletters, software, program marketing, and use of database software.
The George Washington University is an urban campus located in the heart of Washington, D.C. With more than 26,000 students, we are dedicated to hands-on learning and exemplary research.