Student Events Specialist 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 in Washington, DC is seeking a Position Title Student Events Specialist III_Non-FWS to provide logistical and event management support for alumni networks and student-alumni engagement programs, including marketing graphics, event pages, registrations, and post-event follow-up.

Responsibilities include managing in-person and virtual events, updating alumni records, coordinating with staff, and outreach to alumni for updated contact information; candidate will

Qualifications

• Required qualifications: Previous skills, training, or experience is required.
• Preferred qualifications: Previous GW Employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical and event management support for alumni career and industry networks and student-alumni engagement programs.
• Develop and implement marketing graphics and plans for alumni engagement programs including event postings, email communications, social media, and outreach.
• Assist in creation and management of in-person and virtual events: build event pages, monitor registrations, share details with staff.
• Manage post-event needs including follow up emails and reconciling attendance.
• Maintain and update alumni records and databases to ensure accurate contact information and engagement data.
• Outreach to alumni to gather updated contact information.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Job description

Position Title

Position Title Student Events Specialist III_Non-FWS

Level of Support

Level of Support Student Support III

Position Type

Position Type Non-FWS

Number of Openings

Number of Openings 1-2

Work Hours

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

Wage Per Hour

Wage Per Hour 20.00

Division/School

Division/School Development and Alumni Relations

Department Name

Department Name 221101 SAVP ALUMNI RELATIONS & OPERATIONS

Department Bio

The office of Alumni Relations lead the university’s efforts to strengthen and promote an invested alumni community that inspires lifelong loyalty and advances GW. We engage a diverse, lifelong and worldwide community of more than 320,000 alumni in over 150 countries through several benefits and services.

GW Alumni Link: https://alumni.gwu.edu/

Position Specific Summary

This position provides logistical and event management support for our virtual and in-person alumni career and industry networks and student-alumni engagement programs. This includes but is not limited to:

• Helps develop and implements marketing graphics and plans for alumni engagement programs including event postings, email communications, social media, text campaigns, and/or individual outreach.
• Assists in the creation and management of both in-person and virtual events that engage alumni with one another and with current students. This includes but is not limited to: building event pages, monitoring registrations, and sharing event details with appropriate development and alumni relations staff.
• Manage post-event needs including follow up emails and reconciling attendance.
• Maintains and updates alumni records and databases to ensure accurate contact information, event participation, and engagement data.
• Outreach to alumni to gather updated contact information.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Standard Position Description

• The student will assist with the management of university or departmental events.
• Tasks may include: serving as a primary contact for customers and/or vendors, assisting with the management of the event planning and coordination, overseeing the setup and strike of events, assisting with technical and/or stage production, and supervising other student staff.
• Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes

Professional Outcomes Critical Thinking, Communication, Leadership

Required Qualifications

Previous skills, training, or experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous GW Employment

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/17/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/30/2026

Work Type Designation

Work Type Designation In-Person

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

Supplemental Questions

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