Position Details
Position Information
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Position Title
Student Events Assistant II _On-Campus FWS
Level of Support
Student Support II
Position Type
On-Campus FWS
Number of Openings
5
Work Hours
Before Standard Business Hours (M-F before 8am) , During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm)
Wage Per Hour
18.65-19.65
Division/School
Elliott School of International Affairs
Department Name
180112 INST INTL ECONOMIC POLICY
Department Bio
The Institute for International Economic Policy serves as a catalyst for high-quality, nonpartisan, multidisciplinary research on policy issues surrounding the global economy. IIEP connects a network of 60+ interdisciplinary faculty and visiting scholars with students, policymakers, private-sector leaders, and 30+ Executive Circle ESIA Alumni. The Institute advances GW's engagement in the global economic arena through research, events, conferences, and external partnerships, including deep ties with the World Bank. IIEP also supports student professional development through paid research assistantships, staff positions, fellowships, and networking opportunities.
Position Specific Summary
Events and Operations Assistants II support the daily operations and public-facing work of the Institute. This is a team-based role for students who are organized, reliable, professional, and interested in learning how a research institute operates behind the scenes.
Assistants work directly with IIEP faculty, leadership, staff, speakers, guests, and students to support the Institute's office, conferences, seminars, and event series. The role includes helping plan, staff, and host a large portfolio of activities, including events on campus, virtual programs, major conferences, and events with external partners such as the World Bank.
Responsibilities include event setup and staffing, front-desk and office support, catering and logistics, email correspondence, calendar and document management, and providing technical assistance. Assistants should be comfortable working as part of a student team, interacting professionally with faculty and guests, and stepping into a variety of tasks as Institute needs arise. Early morning or evening support is occasionally required for special events.
Standard Position Description
The student will assist with the management of the administrative and logistical tasks supporting events. Tasks may include: organizing events and special programs, act as primary point of contact for customers, develop event correspondence & communications. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
Professional Outcomes
Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Technology and Data
Required Qualifications
Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidates will be highly detail-oriented, organized, and dependable, with strong interpersonal skills and confidence interacting with faculty, speakers, guests, and students. Experience with Excel, events, office work, customer service, leadership, or AI-assisted tools is valuable.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/13/2026
Job Close Date
09/04/2026
Campus Location
Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation
In-Person
Hiring Manager Name
Alexandra Rivera
Special Instructions Summary
If you have trouble uploading any documents please email them to a.craff@email.gwu.edu
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:
Have access to process or view financial transactions, student records/grades, employee records, medical records, and/or social security numbers. - Background check required.