Student Administrative Assistant II _Non-FWS

Student Administrative Assistant II Non-FWS

Position Title - Student Administrative Assistant II Non-FWS

Level of Support - Student Support II

Position Type - Non-FWS

Number of Openings - 1

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

Wage Per Hour - 18.80

Division/School - GW Museums

Department Name - 100371 TEXTILE MUSEUM-ADMIN

Department Bio - Located on GW's campus in downtown D.C., The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum celebrates art, history and world cultures. Public programs and exhibitions are inspired by diverse collections of global textiles and local history. Resources for students and scholars include the peer-reviewed The Textile Museum Journal, the Cotsen Textile Traces Study Center and the Albert H. Small Center for National Capital Area Studies.

Position Specific Summary - This position is for the role of student administrative assistant. Your primary responsibility will be to assist the director and special assistant to the director in data gathering and other tasks related to strategic planning and museum board relations. Responsibilities may include the following: surveying best practices at academic museums and galleries, collecting information about academic museum volunteer group bylaws, drafting and conducting surveys to collect data from peer institutions, digitizing board books and organizing board archives, supporting tasks related to strategic planning and reaccreditation, and additional support and special projects as needed. Approximate hours per week: 8-12. Work dates: 9/8/2026-5/14/2027.

Standard Position Description - The student will serve as an administrative assistant and perform tasks to support the operations of the office or department. Tasks 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, Leadership, Professionalism, Career Development

Required Qualifications - Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications - Required Qualifications: Enrolled as second year student in Museum Studies or GW certificate program in Nonprofit Management. Desired Qualifications: Strong attention to detail, ability to analyze multiple forms of data, strong research and writing skills.

Job Open Date - 08/21/2026

Job Close Date - 08/31/2026

Campus Location - Foggy Bottom

Work Type Designation - In-Person

Hiring Manager Name - Joe Graf

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.

Supplemental Questions

1. * Are you enrolled as a second year museum studies student or in the certificate program in nonprofit management? (Open Ended Question)
2. * Tell us about your interest in museum management (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter