Student Peer Support Specialist III _Non-FWS

Position Details

Position Information


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Position Title
Student Peer Support Specialist III _Non-FWS


Level of Support
Student Support III


Position Type
Non-FWS


Number of Openings
8


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


Wage Per Hour
19.40


Division/School
Enrollment & Student Success


Department Name
102107 ENROLLMENT RETENTION


Department Bio


As part of the Office for Student Success, Academic Success and Retention Programs provides targeted interventions, outreach and academic support programs to incoming and enrolled undergraduates, including scholarship cohorts, first-generation, and transfer students. We work closely with students and campus partners to provide comprehensive, holistic wraparound services as we understand the many factors that impact a student's ability to be successful.

Position Specific Summary


The Student Success Coach role is to improve student persistence and success at George Washington University. The position will have significant interaction with students to provide academic support with the goal of enhancing student success. The role also includes

• Implementation of individualized academic success programs to improve academic progress for undergraduate students.
• Personalized outreach to students who are candidates for academic support programs including Mid-Semester Courses, Faculty Feedback, and Summer Academy

Standard Position Description


The student will coach individuals needing individual and/or academic support. Tasks may include: with a high level of autonomy identify, intervene, and coach individuals to succeed in their goals, conduct focus groups and/or interviews, work collaboratively with data management platforms and professional staff to obtain and compile applicable information, identify and connect individuals with supportive resources. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes
Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Career Development


Required Qualifications


Previous skills, training, or experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Student (required)
• Prior experience in higher education

Posting Detail Information


Job Open Date
06/08/2026


Job Close Date
12/12/2026


Campus Location
Foggy Bottom


Work Type Designation
In-Person


Hiring Manager Name
Leah Small


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:
Have access to process or view financial transactions, student records/grades, employee records, medical records, and/or social security numbers. - Background check required.