Student Project Assistant III _Non-FWS

Student Project Assistant III _Non-FWS

Position Title - Student Project Assistant III _Non-FWS

Level of Support - Student Support III

Position Type - Non-FWS

Number of Openings - 1

Work Hours - During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)

Wage Per Hour - 20.00

Division/School - Division for Student Affairs DSA

Department Name - 521119 CARE

Department Bio - The mission of the Student Outreach & Support team is to help students succeed at the George Washington University by connecting them to support resources, helping them develop plans of action to meet their goals, and navigating challenging circumstances. The Student Support team aims to create an inclusive and welcoming environment to support students in building skills around self-awareness, self-advocacy, resilience, and navigating the university to maximize their GW experience.

Position Specific Summary - The Store Graduate Assistant provides administrative, operational, and programmatic support to the Office of Student Support, with primary responsibility for assisting in the management and ongoing development of GW's on-campus food pantry called The Store and basic needs resource center. This position will report to the Program Associate for Basic Needs Support and is an in-person role based at GW's Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of The Store, including inventory management, stocking, shopper support, and volunteer coordination.
• Manage The Store email account and serve as a primary point of contact for students, volunteers, and campus partners.
• Coordinate food deliveries, donation drives, and volunteer restocking events.
• Supervise, train, and support 36 Federal Work Study Store Managers, including facilitating regular team meetings and individual check-ins.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention efforts.
• Support the operations of The Store Student Advisory Board, including planning and facilitating quarterly meetings.
• Develop surveys, assessments, and reports to evaluate program effectiveness and improve the shopper experience.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting related to pantry usage and student needs.
• Create and manage content for The Store's social media platforms, website, and physical marketing materials.
• Provide educational tours of The Store for students, campus partners, and visitors.
• Represent the Office of Student Support and The Store at orientation programs, resource fairs, and other campus events.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor including special projects, presentations, and initiatives related to student basic needs, food security, and student well-being.
• Work approximately 15-20 hours per week.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Enrolled in a graduate degree program at George Washington University Fall 2026-and Spring 2027.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Can lift 50 pounds or more with reasonable accommodation.

Standard Position Description - The student will assist in the management and leading of special projects. Tasks may include: leading and organizing mid to large scale projects, designing project timelines and goals, performing research, coordinating with stakeholders and the project team, reporting updates and outcomes with project leaders, building and organizing leadership development programs for students, managing student staff. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes - Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data, Career Development

Required Qualifications - Previous skills, training, or experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications - Interest in food insecurity, student basic needs, public health, sustainability, higher education, public policy, social services, or related fields. Leadership or supervision experience. Experience with program assessment, survey design, data analysis, or volunteer recruitment.

Job Open Date - 07/01/2026

Job Close Date - 07/15/2026

Campus Location - Foggy Bottom

Work Type Designation - In-Person

Hiring Manager Name - Jessica Gonzalez

Special Instructions Summary:

EEO Statement - The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassmentfree, 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: - Work in or have access to residence halls or other restricted areas, or have access to university key - Background check required. Work with or have contact with minors. - Background check required.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. We collect data on pantry usage and student needs to improve the shopper experience. If you noticed in the monthly data that Friday afternoon visits have suddenly dropped by 40%, walk us through your step-by-step diagnostic process. What are 23 specific factors you would investigate to figure out why this drop happened? What is one quick marketing or operational change you might test to fix it?

   (Open Ended Question)

2. Food insecurity can look very different on a college campus compared to the general public. In your own words, how do you define food insecurity as it impacts GW students specifically? How would you explain why an on-campus basic needs resource center is essential to a student's academic and personal success?

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Class Schedule

Optional Documents