Entry Level Literary Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

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Position Title
Student Tutor I _On-Campus FWS
Level of Support
Student Support I
Position Type
On-Campus FWS
Number of Openings
6
Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)
Wage Per Hour
18.50
Division/School
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Department Name
153401 ROMANCE GERMAN & SLAV LANG & LITER
Department Bio
The GW Department of Romance, German & Slavic Studies fosters critical thinking,
reading, speaking, and writing within and across cultures and histories. Beyond our
degree and minor programs, the department offers dozens of languages, culture, and
literature courses in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish to
hundreds of students every semester. Most of the courses are taught in the original
language; some are in English.
Position Specific Summary
The student will provide advanced tutoring services for RGSS language students. Tasks
may include preparing tutoring lesson plans, teaching study skills, providing feedback on
written papers or projects, tutoring in small groups, one-on-one, or virtually, and
providing supplemental education for courses and subject matters. Special projects or
other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs. In addition, the
tutor will work with students on language composition, conversation, grammar, and
pronunciation.
Standard Position Description
The student will provide tutoring services for GW students or the DC community. Tasks may include: preparing tutoring lesson plans, teaching study skills, providing feedback on written papers or projects, tutoring in small groups, one-on-one, or virtually, providing supplemental education for courses and subject matters. 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
This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided (Students working in an instructional capacity should be very familiar with the subject area in which they are working).
Preferred Qualifications
Students need to speak and be able to help peers with one of the following languages: French, Spanish, Russian, German, Italian, Portuguese
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/28/2026
Job Close Date
02/01/2027
Campus Location
Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation
In-Person
Hiring Manager Name
Marhabo Rakhimova
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.
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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.