Executive Director

The George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM) seeks a dynamic proven leader to become the next Executive Director. 

GSPM was founded in New York City in 1986 to nurture the development of a professional approach to the management of politics and to improve the democratic process. The School moved to Washington, DC in 1991 and was acquired by The George Washington University in 1995. In 2006, the School moved into the University’s College of Professional Studies (CPS) and is its largest program.

GSPM is dedicated to educating students and professionals in the tools, principles, and ethics of applied political management, democratic participation, and public discourse. Through these efforts, the School hopes to prepare them for successful careers as political leaders, campaign professionals and advocates before legislative and administrative bodies and public relations professionals.

The School is seeking its next Executive Director at a critical juncture. It needs a visionary, energetic, and experienced leader to direct the School’s flagship Political Masters program and grow the School’s reputation to new heights. The Executive Director will be a highly respected leader and a forward-looking thinker with successful experience in politics and demonstrated leadership. 

The new Executive Director must be able to lead within an academic environment; work collaboratively with both University administrators and faculty; be a spokesperson for the School; and introduce bold ideas that align with GSPM’s objectives. Further, the Executive Director must be a talented leader in the political arena and have the experience and contacts to raise funds for scholarships and build partnerships to sponsor GSPM programs and other initiatives that enhance GSPM’s reputation as a leader in innovative thinking about political management strategies, technologies, and communications.

The successful candidate will have outstanding communications and interpersonal skills and a passion for the discipline of applied politics. The Executive Director must be able to attract and retain first-rate faculty and students, develop resources, and motivate the community. An advanced degree is preferred but not required. Adaptability and a dedication to the mission, values and integration of the School, College, and University are essential.

In addition to leading the Graduate School of Political Management, the new Executive Director will maintain an appointment as a faculty member within the CPS and teach in and administer the Political Management Program. It is expected that the Executive Director will work closely with college and university faculty and administration and serve on the college’s Dean’s Council.

The expected salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000.

Kahn Lee is leading this search. 

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.