Student Administrative Assistant II _Off-Campus FWS

Student Administrative Assistant II Off-Campus FWSPosition DetailsFill out your application carefully and completely, including attaching the correct documents as requested. You will NOT be able to withdraw and reapply if you make a mistake.Positions may close unexpectedly if they reach a high number of applicants. It is in your best interest to apply promptly to any positions that interest you.If this position title includes the label On-Campus FWS or Off-Campus FWS, it is for students with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current school year ONLY. Applicants to these positions will be required to verify this by attaching their FWS Program Student Statement as a required document. Do not apply unless you meet this criterion.Position Title - Student Administrative Assistant II Off-Campus FWSLevel of Support - Student Support IIPosition Type - Off-Campus FWSNumber of Openings - 3Work Hours - During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)Wage Per Hour - 19Division/School - Division/SchoolDepartment Name - Duke Ellington School for the ArtsDepartment Bio - The Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., is a public magnet high school that offers a dual curriculum of college-preparatory academics and pre-professional arts training. It was founded in 1974 by Peggy Cooper Cafritz and Mike Malone, two African-American artists and activists, with the goal of providing talented youth with access to arts education regardless of their background or financial means. The school is named after the renowned jazz musician Duke Ellington, who was a native Washingtonian.Position Specific Summary - Assist with general office tasks such as filing, copying, printing, and organizing documents. Manage calendars and schedules for rehearsals, performances, and departmental events. Draft emails, internal communications, and event reminders as directed. Maintain and update databases, contact lists, and digital files. Support event preparation (e.g., signage, box office, house management support, RSVPs, printing programs). Take notes during meetings and help follow up on action items. Assist with social media scheduling and marketing materials. Provide day-of-event and rehearsal support when needed. Run errands and assist faculty, staff, and guest artists as needed. Other administrative tasks as assigned.Standard Position Description - The student will serve as an administrative assistant and perform tasks to support the operations of the office or department. Task may include managing small to mid-level projects or events, responding to departmental inquiries, assist with communications and marketing, 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, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Career DevelopmentRequired Qualifications - Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.Preferred Qualifications - Google Calendar management experience.

Experience navigating MailChimp or other newsletter/marketing software preferred but not required.Posting Detail InformationJob Open Date - 08/01/2026Job Close Date - 09/30/2026Campus Location - Off-Campus FWS Partner - DC LocationWork Type Designation - In-PersonHiring Manager Name - Anne Laurie JosephSpecial Instructions SummaryEEO 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 CheckThe student employee will: - Work with or have contact with minors. - Background check required. Off-Campus FWS position or a position with an external community partner - May or may not require a background check or work clearances external to GW.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeFWS Program Student Statement (Only Attach the Official Document)Writing SampleTranscriptClass ScheduleOptional DocumentsCover Letter