Student Communications Assistant I _Non-FWS

Student Communications Assistant I _Non-FWS

Position Title - Student Communications Assistant I _Non-FWS

Level of Support - Student Support I

Position Type - Non-FWS

Number of Openings - 3

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

Wage Per Hour - 18.40

Division/School - School of Business

Department Name - 140118 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Department Bio - Marketing and communications professionals at the School of Business work collaboratively within the school and across the university to elevate the academic reputation, enrollment efforts, alumni engagement, research enterprise and connect the GWSB community of students, faculty and staff – as well as external partners and audiences – with high quality, authentic information and experiences.

Position Specific Summary - We're looking for students with strong writing, graphic design, video, or photography skills to support GWSB's social media, digital, and external communications. You don't need to have all of these skills to apply. As an integral team member, you will be proactive, inclusive, creative and innovative in thinking, planning and execution. Some aspects of the role may include:

• Engage key internal and external audiences
• Create and amplify authentic and key brand affirming messages, events, and thought leadership
• Plan and execute content for the brand, internal departments and/or special events with internal communications and social media, following the GW Brand Guide; integrate wit and wisdom as brand personality as appropriate
• Work on a timeline/editorial calendar; collaborate with colleagues across specialized areas including graphic design, web and video production, media and research communications; external audiences, students, staff, faculty and alumni

Standard Position Description - The student will provide basic support with print, web, social media, and/or other digital content. Tasks may include: posting and updating website pages and social media accounts; create written communications and/or newsletters, assist with graphic and/or video editing. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental/faculty needs.

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.

Preferred Qualifications - Specialize in one or more areas:

• Writing
• Video editing
• Photography
• Social media
• Provide example or link to portfolio of work (writing sample for writers or design, video, or graphics, such as social media posts or reels). It can be a class or a previous work example.

Job Open Date - 07/13/2026

Job Close Date - 09/01/2026

Campus Location - Foggy Bottom

Work Type Designation - Hybrid (mixture of in-person and virtual work)

Hiring Manager Name - Shernide Delva

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.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Writing Sample
3. Portfolio/Design Work Samples

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Class Schedule