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Position Title - Student Administrative Assistant I On-Campus FWS
Level of Support - Student Support I
Position Type - On-Campus FWS
Number of Openings - 6
Work Hours - During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)
Wage Per Hour - 18.50
Division/School - Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Department Name - 153401 ROMANCE GERMAN & SLAV LANG & LITER
Department Bio - The GW Department of Romance, German & Slavic Studies fosters critical thinking, reading, speaking, and writing within and across cultures and histories. Beyond our degree and minor programs, the department offers dozens of languages, culture, and literature courses in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish to hundreds of students every semester. Most of the courses are taught in the original language; some are in English.
Position Specific Summary - The student will serve as the first point of contact for the department, greeting incoming visitors, faculty, students, and staff. They will be responsible for performing administrative tasks that support the day-to-day operations of the office. Responsibilities may include assembling materials, photocopying, providing directions or information, answering the main telephone line and responding to inquiries, monitoring the RGSS general email account, and forwarding or responding to general inquiries. Additional tasks may include scanning, light data entry, assisting with event organization, creating flyers and social media posts, and other general office duties as needed. Special projects, such as social media initiatives or similar assignments, may be given based on specific office needs.
Standard Position Description - The student will serve as an administrative assistant and perform tasks to support the operations of 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 - Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data
Required Qualifications - This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications - Strong Communication Skills, attention to detail and organization, interest in office administration or event support
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date - 07/15/2026
Job Close Date - 08/10/2026
Campus Location - Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation - In-Person
Hiring Manager Name - Marhabo Rakhimova
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.
Background Check
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.
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