Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, English Language, Event Management, Flyers, French Language, Italian Language, Legal, Operational Support, Photocopy, Russian Language, Social Media, Spanish Language
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
3 days ago
Position Details
Position Information
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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 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
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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.