Administrative Associate, Temporary

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,506 - 47,348; Full time

Job summary

George Washington University is hiring temporary staff for various administrative roles across campus. The ideal candidate needs a high school diploma or GED, or a Bachelor's degree by the start date. Responsibilities include tasks like answering phones, scheduling, and supporting staff. This position requires detail orientation and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be available on-site five days a week with a salary range of $26.50 - $34.37 per hour.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED, or a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• The degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute degree requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support offices, staff, and executives by performing various tasks.
• Answer phones, draft memos, proofread, prepare reports, and schedule meetings.
• Interact with students, faculty, and staff.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Scheduling experience

Experience in a fast paced environment

Zoom experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area

Job description

Job Description Summary

GW Temps s is GW's in-house temporary staffing service. Our temporary staff are assigned throughout the GW campuses in a variety of roles. Temporary assignments can range from one day to many months and can be part‑time or full‑time. Administrative GW Temps support offices, staff, and executives by performing a variety of tasks that may include answering phones, drafting memos, proof reading, preparing reports, scheduling meetings, ordering supplies, tracking expenses, arranging travel, coordinating events, updating social media accounts, program and project management, interacting with students, faculty, and staff, and fulfilling special assignments and projects.

We have temporary assignments as administrative assistants, executive assistants, operation managers, receptionists, data entry assistants, event coordinators, program assistants, and other administrative and operation roles.

These positions are on site, five days a week.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED, or, a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. The 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

• Detail Oriented
• Experience in a fast paced envrionment preferred
• Scheduling experience
• Zoom experience preferred

Position Information

• Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
• College/School/Department: Human Resource Management and Development (HRM&D)
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Hiring Range: $26.50 - $34.37
• Work Schedule: M-F
• Employee Onsite Status: On-campus (in person)
• Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
• Background Screening: Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
• Posting Number: T001155
• Job Open Date: 05/04/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes

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.