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Senior Research Assistant, Funders Forum

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Dec 09, 2025

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The Funders Forum on Accountable Health is a project of the Department of Health Policy and Management at the George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health. The Forum is a group of eight national and regional philanthropic funders committed to collaborative efforts that advance multisector, health-related partnerships centered in and accountable to communities, with the aim of creating equity-focused, transformed systems that support health, well-being, and thriving communities. Accountable communities for health and other similar multisector, community-driven partnerships work to address the unmet health and social needs of the individuals and communities they serve through shared governance, vision, and resources. Over the next year, the Forum's workplan supports an overarching goal to elevate the most promising and successful features of partnership structures to shape and drive implementation of a vision for a more community-centered public health future and more just and equitable healthcare systems. The Senior Research Assistant, Funders will assist Forum staff by providing dedicated support for the Forum's public health deliverables (including coordination of a public health connecting series for RWJF's portfolio of 30-50 grantees); monitoring and analyzing federal policy developments that impact public health and healthcare systems (legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government); and assisting with additional project research and coordination needs. This position reports to Anne Reid, Policy Director, and is a fully remote position. Responsibilities include: Manage the logistical coordination of a RWJF public health connecting series; support Policy Director in formulation of connecting series agenda and execution of connecting series-related deliverables. Assist the Policy Director with tracking relevant federal policy developments and conducting policy analyses. Execute routine communications with Forum participants and other stakeholders. Assist in the preparation and dissemination of manuscripts, issue briefs, blog posts, presentations, and other written products for a variety of audiences. Assist in qualitative research analysis related to the future of multisector, community-driven partnerships. 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.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Demonstrated experience in public health, health policy, or a related discipline is preferred. Knowledge of and experience in policy analysis. Ability to work independently and as part of a team across multiple projects. Project management skills and experience. Strong writing and communication skills. Experience working with private philanthropy in design of projects and policy or programmatic initiatives.
Hiring Range	$18.06 - $33.02
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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)
Family	Research and Labs
Sub-Family	Field Research
Stream	Service and Support
Level	Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Part-Time
Hours Per Week:	30
Work Schedule:	Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	No
Employee Onsite Status	Full-Time Remote
Telework:
Required Background Check	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	The limited term of this appointment is until 11/14/2026 at this time, with the potential to extend the appointment terms or become a permanent position.
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	R002358
Job Open Date:	12/09/2025
Job Close Date:	12/12/2025
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.