Student Peer Support Assistant I _On- Campus FWS

Student Peer Support Assistant I On-Campus FWS

Position Details

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Position Title - Student Peer Support 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), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm)

Wage Per Hour - 18.90

Division/School - Safety and Security

Department Name - SAFETY AND SECURITY PROGRAMS

Department Bio - This position works directly with the Office of Advocacy and Support (OAS). OAS provides trauma-informed and healing-centered confidential support to GW students impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, and/or stalking. OAS plays a crucial role in fostering a community that values and promotes healthy relationships through support and prevention programming. OAS is committed to cultivating and strengthening a culture of care that empathetically supports and empowers GW community members. In service of this mission, OAS is proud to work with campus partners to create a safer, healthier, and more informed campus community.

Position Specific Summary - Complete Advocacy Training on topics related to supporting student survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and/or stalking Provide administrative support to the Advocacy Specialist in scheduling client intakes, meetings, and accompaniments with student survivors Provide on-campus accompaniments to student survivors as needed Assist the Office of Advocacy Support (OAS) staff in the editing, printing, and preparation of advocacy and prevention resources Assist OAS staff in the preparation, set-up, and take-down of advocacy and prevention events at OAS Complete assigned research projects and present findings to OAS team to help shape OAS programming

Standard Position Description - The student will support individuals in situations requiring personal support or advisement. Tasks may include: providing appropriate support to individuals in sensitive situations, performing outreach and promoting resources, answering phone, web, and/or in-person queries from individuals soliciting support. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes - Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Inclusion

Required Qualifications - Entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications - Passion for supporting student survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and/or stalking

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date - 06/17/2026

Job Close Date - 08/29/2026

Campus Location - Foggy Bottom

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

Hiring Manager Name - Anissa Tanksley

Special Instructions Summary

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

• Resume
• FWS Program Student Statement (Only Attach the Official Document)
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents