Job Description
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 3
Work Hours During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)
Wage Per Hour 17.75
Division/School Elliott School of International Affairs
Department Name 180106 ESIA CAREER SERVICES
Department Bio The Office of Graduate Student Services (GSS) combines graduate academic advising, international education, and career development under one roof in order to help students plan their studies for their future careers. It is dedicated to providing guidance throughout a graduate student's tenure at the Elliott School and worldwide career opportunities to current graduate students and graduate alumni.
Position Specific Summary The Graduate Student Services Assistant will share in staffing the front desk, answering phones, greeting visitors, general office tasks, as well as organizing events and activities as needed, assigned, or approved by GSS staff. They will work closely with employers and students in organizing events and troubleshooting database issues. They will manage the jobs/internships database on Handshake and the document database on GW Docs. They will also assist in social media and communication tasks for the office.
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 Basic familiarity with Microsoft programs and office equipment, experience with social media and content creation via Adobe and Canva, customer service experience, detail-oriented, strong cross-cultural and communication skills, ability to multitask, and willingness to learn.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 12/03/2024
Job Close Date 12/15/2024
Campus Location Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation In-Person
Report to Manager Name Mia Cleary
Hiring Manager Name Mia Cleary
Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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. GW Student Employment Center for Career Services
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