Student Administrative Assistant I

GW Student Employment Center for Career Services; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GW Student Employment Center for Career Services invites applications for a Student Administrative Assistant I _On-Campus FWS. The role supports the Elliott School Advancement and Alumni Relations team with event prep, correspondence, data entry, and prospect research.

The position is on-campus with a hybrid work design, averaging 8–10 hours weekly. Applicants must be eligible for Federal Work-Study and commit to at least two days weekly.

Qualifications

• Entry level position; all training provided.
• Great attention to detail and ability to multitask in a busy office.

Responsibilities

• Support event preparation and correspondence.
• Assist with data entry and prospect research.
• Provide general administrative support to the Elliott School Advancement team.
• Collaborate with team on diverse projects and communications.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Student Administrative Assistant I _On-Campus FWS

2026-08-27 GW Student Employment Center for Career Services all cities,AK

Description:

Position Details

Position Information

Fill out your application carefully and completely, including attaching the correct documents as requested. You will NOT be able to withdraw and reapply if you make a mistake.

Positions may close unexpectedly if they reach a high number of applicants. It is in your best interest to apply promptly to any positions that interest you.

If this position title includes the label On-Campus FWS or Off-Campus FWS, it is for students with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current school year ONLY. Applicants to these positions will be required to verify this by attaching their FWS Program Student Statement as a required document. Do not apply unless you meet this criterion.

Position Title

Student Administrative Assistant I _On-Campus FWS

Level of Support

Student Support I

Position Type

On-Campus FWS

Number of Openings

1

Work Hours

During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)

Wage Per Hour

18.50

Division/School

Elliott School of International Affairs

Department Name

180110 DEVELOPMENT

Department Bio

The Advancement and Alumni Relations team for the Elliott School of International Affairs engages more than 30,000 Elliott School alumni, donors, parents and friends through communications, events, volunteer opportunities, and philanthropy.

Position Specific Summary

Reporting to the Director of Constituent Engagement and Annual Giving, the Student Assistant supports various members of the Elliott School's Advancement and Alumni Relations team on projects ranging from event preparation and correspondence to data entry and prospect research. In collaborating with team members on a diversity of projects, the assistant will enhance the Elliott School's connection to our more than 30,000 alumni and friends based around the world. This position works approximately 8-10 hours per week. Student must commit to working at least two days a week, for three or more hours per day.

Standard Position Description

The student will serve as an administrative assistant and perform tasks to support the operations of the the office or department. Tasks may include: assembling materials, filing, photocopying, giving directions or information, responding to phone or email inquiries, scanning and/indexing documents, light data entry, and other general office tasks. Special projects or duties may be assigned related to specific office needs.

Professional Outcomes

Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Technology and Data

Required Qualifications

This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous development or administrative experience
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Elliott School students are strongly encouraged to apply

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date: 07/31/2026

Job Close Date: 09/04/2026

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom

Work Type Designation: Hybrid (mixture of in-person and virtual work)

Hiring Manager Name: Elaine Garbe

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.

For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

Background Check

The student employee will: Have access to process or view financial transactions, student records/grades, employee records, medical records, and/or social security numbers. Background check required.