Student Project Assistant I _On-Campus FWS

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The George Washington University Diversity, Equity, & Community Engagement division seeks an entry level student worker to support CES courses. You will assist instructors, coordinate student placements, and help gather data on service activities.

Training will be provided; no prior experience is required. This on-campus role offers hands-on experience in community engagement and civic education, with standard business hours and some after-hours support as needed.

Qualifications

• Entry level position; little to no experience required.
• All training will be provided.
• Students working in an instructional capacity should be very familiar with the subject area.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administrative functions of special projects.
• Provide support for project/program development, data collection and data entry.
• Attend and assist in scheduling meetings; support events related to the project/program.
• Assist instructors and community partners as needed.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Position Title

Level of Support

Level of Support Student Support I

Position Type

Position Type On-Campus FWS

Number of Openings

Number of Openings 3

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 18.40

Division/School

Division/School Diversity, Equity, & Community Engagement

Department Name

Department Name 521115 CTR FOR CIVIC ENGMENT & PUB SVC -N

Department Bio

The mission of the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service is to integrate civic engagement into George Washington University’s educational work. We promote equity and active citizenship in a diverse democracy, focus GW’s resources to address community needs through reciprocal partnerships beyond the campus, and enhance teaching, learning, and scholarship at GW.

Position Specific Summary

Community Engaged Scholarship ( CES ) courses engage GW students in service and collaborative projects with local nonprofit organizations and government agencies. CES Course Guides support the instructors of these courses, and also assist the Community Engaged Scholarship Coordinator to promote and support this work generally. For their assigned courses, students provide support to the students, faculty, and community partners as needed, including: responding to questions, providing occasional in-class instruction on how to find and report service activities, assisting students in service organization placements, gathering and reporting data on student service activities, and assisting instructors and community partners as needed. Special projects or other duties may be assigned.

Standard Position Description

The student will assist in the administrative functions of special projects. Tasks may include:assist with project or program development and maintenance, perform administrative tasks, assist in data collection and data entry, attend and assist in the scheduling of meetings, provide support for events related to the project/program. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes

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

Required Qualifications

This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided (Students working in an instructional capacity should be very familiar with the subject area in which they are working).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience taking a community engaged scholarship course

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/31/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/30/2026

Campus Location

Work Type Designation

Work Type Designation In-Person

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please explain how your experience aligns with the position summary.

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• FWS Program Student Statement (Only Attach the Official Document)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter