Student Administrative Assistant III_Non-FWS

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health seeks a Student Administrative Assistant for the Department of Global Health. This in-person student role supports office operations, scheduling, and day-to-day coordination.

Qualified candidates are dependable, organized, and able to work independently; the position involves coordinating facilities, supplies, conference rooms, and meetings, with opportunities to gain professional administrative experience.

Qualifications

• Previous skills, training, or experience is required.
• Self-motivated with leadership experience.
• Project development or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for the department.
• Maintain shared office spaces, supplies, and facilities.
• Support conference room reservations and meeting setup.
• Assist with routine faculty and staff requests and coordinate facilities/technology needs.
• Oversee and support student staff as needed.

Skills

Self-motivation

Leadership experience

Project development/management

Job description

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

Level of Support

Level of Support Student Support III

Position Type

Position Type Non-FWS

Number of Openings

Number of Openings 1

Work Hours

Work Hours During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm)

Wage Per Hour

Wage Per Hour 20

Division/School

Division/School Milken Institute School of Public Health

The Student Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and operational support for the Department of Global Health within the Milken Institute School of Public Health. Responsibilities will include maintaining shared office and kitchen spaces and supplies; supporting conference room reservations and meeting setup; assisting with routine faculty and staff requests; and helping coordinate facilities and technology needs. The ideal candidate will be dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently.

Standard Position Description

The student will serve as an administrative assistant and perform tasks to support the operations of the office or department with limited oversight while completing assignments, projects, and duties. Tasks may also include: lead and organize administrative functions for mid to large scale programs, projects, or events, serve as a key point of contact for departmental inquiries, assist in the management of department or program communications and data entry/reporting, and/or provide oversight and support for student staff and other administrative tasks. Special projects or duties may be assigned related to specific office needs.

Professional Outcomes

Professional Outcomes Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism

Required Qualifications

Previous skills, training, or experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Self motivated, leadership experience, project development or management

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/21/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/04/2026

Campus Location

Work Type Designation

Work Type Designation In-Person

Hiring Manager Name Maureen Tam

Special Instructions Summary

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 .

The student employee will: In this position, the student will not perform any functions and/or have access to any financially, safety, or security sensitive items listed above. - Background check not required.

Supplemental Questions

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