Student Ambassador II_Non-FWS

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Graduate Interfaith Ambassador at the Division for Student Affairs, Center for Interfaith & Spiritual Life (CISL), located in Washington, DC, provides advanced support for spiritual life and interfaith engagement on campus. The role supports high-level administrative tasks and leads communications, events, and community projects alongside undergraduate ambassadors.

This position is open to graduate students only and requires strong planning, cross-cultural communication, and mentorship

Qualifications

• Required: Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience; some training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Position Specific Summary: Provide advanced level support for spiritual life and interfaith engagement, assist with higher-level administrative responsibilities and communications, events, and community engagement projects.
• Standard Position Description: Manage or run special projects or events, serve as liaison to connect department with others, offer mentorship and guidance, and represent the department at events.
• Professional Outcomes: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Career Development

Skills

Project management

Academic standing

Leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-cultural skills

Team player

Mentorship

Job description

Position Title

Level of Support

Level of Support Student Support II

Position Type

Position Type Non-FWS

Number of Openings

Number of Openings 0-1

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 18.65

Division/School

Division/School Division for Student Affairs DSA

Department Name

Department Bio Within the Division for Student Affairs, The Center for Interfaith & Spiritual Life ( CISL ) supports and strengthens the university’s religious and philosophical diversity by providing opportunities to engage with spiritual life on campus through interfaith engagement, education, service, worship, and meditation. The Center promotes and supports spiritual development, theological reflections, religious tolerance, social justice, and social awareness in a warm and welcoming atmosphere where students, faculty, and staff feel comfortable exploring their religious and spiritual identities.

Position Specific Summary

As the Graduate Interfaith Ambassador, you will provide an advanced level of support for spiritual life and interfaith engagement on campus. This includes but is not limited to providing support for higher-level administrative responsibilities and specialized tasks, sometimes including internal and external stakeholders. The Graduate Interfaith Ambassador is responsible for helping to maintain the daily operational needs of the center, while also leading support for communications, events, and community engagement projects alongside the team of undergraduate ambassadors.

This position is only open to graduate students.

Standard Position Description

The student will support the department or program by managing or running special projects or events, and serve as a liaison to build connections between the department and other individuals and groups Tasks may include: develop or manage projects/programs, provide logistic, administrative, and/or marketing support, give presentations for the department/program, provide mentorship and/or offer peer-to-peer academic, career, and/or personal guidance on a group or individual basis, represent the department/program at university or community events, and may include some general supervision of students or student staff. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes

Professional Outcomes Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Career Development

Required Qualifications

Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

Project management, good academic standing, leadership skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, strong cross-cultural skills, team player, desire to assist other students.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/05/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/16/2026

Campus Location

Work Type Designation

Work Type Designation In-Person

Hiring Manager Name Samantha Fast

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: Work in or have access to residence halls or other restricted areas, or have access to university key - Background check required.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you available to work in-person?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to midnight)?
  • Yes
  • No
• When is your anticipated graduation date?

  (Open Ended Question)

• How many years of experience do you have working in an office environment?
  • 1-2
  • 3-5
  • 6-8
  • More than 10
• Describe how you meet the qualifications listed in the "Preferred Qualifications" section.

  (Open Ended Question)