Departments
The Office of the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer supports the university mission by providing service excellence in managing the university's financial, human resource, safety, and operational activities.
Office of the University Controller
The Office of the University Controller is responsible for the management, reporting, and analysis of the university's administrative financial operations.
The staff facilitates strong internal controls and good stewardship of university assets, provides accurate reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making, and protects the university by ensuring compliance with regulatory, reporting, audit, and other external requirements.
- Financial Reporting
Financial Reporting is dedicated to providing timely and accurate financial information for external reporting and analysis to support decision-making within the university.
- Fixed Assets Department
The Fixed Assets ensures that the university’s physical assets are recorded and safeguarded in compliance with the university’s policies and third party requirements.
- Grants and Contracts Accounting Services (GCAS)
Grants and Contracts Accounting Services (GCAS) is responsible for sound financial management of sponsored projects, including establishing and administering financial policies and procedures and coordinating the annual Single Audit.
- Student Accounts Office
The Student Accounts Office is committed to providing excellent service to students throughout their educational experience at the George Washington University.
On our website you can find detailed information about your bill, learn about the variety of payment options, review tuition rates, or request an itemized statement for employer reimbursement.
- Financial Systems & Solutions (FSS)
Financial Systems & Solutions (FSS) is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the financial and operational systems on which the Finance Division and its customers rely for daily operations.
Using Business Intelligence and other Advanced Analytical capabilities, FSS brings together multiple business processes and transactional systems to create a new organizational competency centered around leveraging information for decision-making.
- Tax Department
The Tax Department is responsible for managing the university's tax risks and ensuring compliance with applicable tax authorities.
As a resource to the university community regarding university-related tax issues, it strives to deliver quality tax services including tax research, planning, and reporting.
- University Accounting Services
The University Accounting Services mission is to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the accounting data in our Oracle financial system.
Responsibilities include the processing of departmental journal entries, wires, and remote check deposits; reconciling and analyzing balance sheet accounts; and filing both the District of Columbia and the Virginia Sales Tax returns.
Procure-to-Pay
The unified Procure-to-Pay structure provides streamlined coordination and communication at every step of the procurement to payment and contract management processes.
- Procurement Services
Procurement is responsible for the university’s procurement of goods and services, and commercial contracts review, negotiation and execution via the Gatekeeper Contract Management System. Procurement offers multiple methods of purchasing items via the iBuy+ system, EAS/Oracle electronic requisitions, or use of a P-Card. As financial stewards of the university, we advise and guide departments in obtaining quality goods and services at competitive prices with responsive and responsible service while ensuring timely delivery in compliance with university policies and/or applicable federal acquisition regulations.
- University Payables
The University Payables staff are responsible for processing university payments to internal and external customers, and oversight of PCard, iBuy+ Concur, and Supplier Registration.
Payables establishes processes and procedures to ensure the university meets its payment obligations in a timely fashion, and provides guidance and support for internal customers throughout the invoice and payment processing cycle.
- Travel Services
GW Travel Services is the “go to” place for faculty, staff and students to access GW travel discounts including air, hotel and car rental for both business and leisure travel.
Financial Planning and Operations
GW's Finance Directors are the primary point of contact in many of the University's schools and divisions. The Finance Director oversees financial operations within their respective unit and facilitates interaction between many of the school and division core offices.
In addition to providing timely and accurate financial information and strategic business advice to the leaders of GW's schools and divisions, their responsibilities include:
- Oversee financial operations, budgets and forecasts
- Communicate and monitor university policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Facilitate the use of enterprise information systems
Financial Planning and Operations also includes management and oversight of the University Budget Office, Treasury Management, Risk Management, and the Office of Real Estate.
- University Budget Office
The University Budget Office (UBO) ensures that the George Washington University's (GW) resources are directed to their most optimal use and that the strategic priorities of the university are the primary drivers of those decisions.
- Treasury Management
Treasury Management is responsible for the management of the university’s financial resources.
This includes investment of cash and the administration of debt to ensure resources are available to meet the operating and capital needs of the university as well as management of the relationship with the outsourced investment manager.
- Office of Risk Management
The Office of Risk Management provides the expertise necessary to maintain a safe and healthy campus environment where bodily injury and property damage risk are prevented or controlled and the potential liability from loss is adequately financed.
Their work includes identification and analysis of key risk exposures, recommendation of insurance coverage, and managing incident reporting.
- Financial Management - Divisions
Financial Management provides business administration oversight, including budget, finance, personnel actions, sponsored research, business operations and related planning functions for Divisions/Units.
- Financial Management - Schools
Financial Management provides business administration oversight, including budget, finance, personnel actions, sponsored research, business operations and related planning functions for GW schools.
Business Services
Business Services manages a diverse portfolio of essential services that support the needs of the GW community. These services provide revenue to the institution in support of its overall mission and enhance the student experience by providing convenient, user-friendly, competitively priced, customer-service focused goods and services.
- GW Campus Stores (Bookstore)
Shop with purpose at the GW Campus Store. Every purchase directly benefits the George Washington University campus community. From student scholarships to new programs, your dollars make a difference in shaping a brighter academic future.
- Dining
Explore chef-inspired, diverse menu offerings without having to leave campus. With quality service and delicious food at the forefront of all that we do, GW Dining is redefining the bounds of what "University Dining" can be.
- Licensing and Trademarks
The Licensing and Trademarks Program (LTP) promotes, regulates and protects the commercial use of GW’s federally trademarked names and identifying marks both on- and off-campus. LTP is housed under Business Services, and works closely with the Department of Athletics and Office of Communications & Marketing in coordination of our trademark names and logos.
- Mail and Package Services
The goal of GW Mail and Package Services (MPS) is to provide the university community with timely and accurate handling, distribution and processing of all mail and packages. MPS' main location is located in the lower level of the GW Support Building (2025 F Street, NW).
- Parking Services
Parking Services maintains the garages and lots at the Foggy Bottom, Mount Vernon, and Virginia Science and Technology campuses.
Currently, we have 24 garages and lots on the Foggy Bottom campus, one main garage on the Mount Vernon campus, and a main lot at each of our Virginia Science and Technology Campus buildings.
Division of Safety and Operations
The Division of Safety and Operations is responsible for providing an efficient and productive campus environment that is safe and secure for all members of the university community.
- Office of Administration, Communication, and Training
The Office of Administration, Communication & Training (ACT) functions as the heart of Safety and Operations, fusing together all aspects of business operations to ensure service optimization and care for the GW community, staff, and stakeholders.
- Events and Venues
By implementing, supporting, and producing exceptional events, Events & Venues works to collaborate with the GW community and external partners to create meaningful and memorable experiences. We facilitate the exchange of ideas by providing professional service and support that builds affinity, community and pride for the University.
- Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management
Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM) builds, manages and maintains GW's property and grounds on all three of GW's campuses. While our efforts vary from construction management to recycling/waste management and many things in between, our overall goal is to ensure that the GW community (students, faculty, and staff) live and work in a clean and enjoyable environment.
- GWorld Card Program Office
The GWorld card is the official ID card at GW. All active members of the GW community are eligible to receive a card. Your card serves as your university identification, holds your meal plan and Campus Cash accounts and allows you to access facilities on campus.
- University Police Department
The George Washington Police Department (GWPD) provides residential hall security and patrol services to the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses and oversees security at the VSTC campus. The Department also coordinates safety & security for a variety of on-campus special events, including Commencement, Alumni & Families Weekend and visits by dignitaries. In addition to those roles and responsibilities, GWPD provides crime prevention education to the GW community.
- Office of Real Estate
The GW Office of Real Estate manages commercial real estate operations in support of the university’s mission at all three campuses. The department collaborates with academic and administrative units to source, negotiate, and administer off-campus space leases and manages lease agreements with retail tenants on campus. The department also oversees asset management, valuation, and due diligence processes in support of a wide variety of real property types and transaction structures.
Inquiries can be directed to [email protected].
Tenants experiencing facilities issues should contact Facilities Central at [email protected] or for emergencies call 202-994-6706 option 2.
- University Resilience
University Resilience strengthens our community in tangible ways that make us healthier, safer, and more sustainable and includes Environmental Health and Safety, the Office of Advocacy and Support, the Office of Sustainability, and the Office of Emergency Management.
Human Resource Management and Development
Human Resource Management and Development staff aspire to develop, support, and engage a diverse workforce that is ready to have an immediate impact on the world . Their teams work together to ensure that our employees are supported and have the information they need to succeed.
- Equal Employment Opportunity & Access
We pride ourselves on being a champion to GW’s commitment to fair treatment of all members of its community and the main source of education to the university community on how to further our success and understanding of the value of a diverse workforce in our global environment.
The Equal Employment Opportunity and Access office (EEOA) provides consultative services to assist staff with situations that involve allegations of unfair treatment, discrimination and affirmative action, as well as disability and religious accommodations.
- HR Information Systems
The Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) team within Human Resources Management and Development works collaboratively to develop strategies, infrastructure, and processes that provide for the timely collection and dissemination of employee data and information, enhanced capacity for distributed reporting, and support of data-driven decision making related to human resources.
HRIS can assist with a wide variety of data management and administrative needs for medical residents, staff, non-student temporary and research employees and positions.
- Talent Acquisition
The recruitment staff at GW seek people driven to put their knowledge to work for immediate impact on the world. If this sounds like you, come join the GW staff!
- Talent and Organizational Development
In Talent and Organizational Development, we are here to support and cultivate growth - no matter where you are in your career journey, we support and develop you where you are at. Through our strategic partnership with the university, our aim is to develop and sustain a workforce that is motivated, inspired, and diverse. We have cultivated a variety of programs, initiatives, and services to ensure our community and our organization is aligned to our culture and our academic aims.
- HR Services and Engagement
The HR Business Partners serve as primary contacts between departments/schools and other subject matter experts within Human Resource Management and Development (HRMD). Business Partners provide assistance in a variety of areas, including employee relations, organizational/employee development, succession planning, compensation, staffing, benefits, payroll, alternative work arrangements, and recruitment. In addition, they consult with their respective units in evaluating, developing, and implementing processes that ensure effective and consistent human resources management practices and procedures.
HR Business Partners focus on building strong relationships with their units by:
- Understanding the unit’s discipline, mission, and goals
- Assisting the unit with long term human capital planning
- Developing and maintaining a proactive customer advocacy role
- Providing strategic organizational design and development
- Serving as resources to ensure that the unit is in compliance with laws, rules, and regulations
- Assisting with the implementation of HRMD strategies and policies
- Total Rewards
The Total Rewards team is dedicated to supporting the Total You by offering a competitive Total Rewards package that attracts and retains employees that are dedicated to achieving GW's goals. Responsibilities include Benefits, Compensation, and Payroll.