Student Library Assistant I Off-Campus FWS
Position Details
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Position Title - Student Library Assistant I Off-Campus FWS
Level of Support - Student Support I
Position Type - Off-Campus FWS
Number of Openings - 3
Work Hours - During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)
Wage Per Hour - 18.75
Division/School - Division/School
Department Name - Archives of American Art
Department Bio - The Archives of American Art is the world's preeminent and most widely used research center dedicated to collecting, preserving, and providing access to primary sources that document the history of the visual arts in America.
Position Specific Summary - The student will support administrative and logistical tasks at the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution. Tasks may include: retrieving and reshelving materials, fulfilling patron requests for scans of materials, assisting staff with researching patron reference queries, reboxing/rehousing archival collections, and supporting shipment and review of oral history transcripts. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
Standard Position Description - The student will support the administrative and logistical tasks in a GW library. Tasks may include: retrieving and reshelving materials, staff the reference desk and assist on-site patrons, fulfilling patron requests for scans and photocopies of materials, stacks management, assisting staff with researching patron reference queries, and record keeping tasks to support collection management practices. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
Professional Outcomes - Critical Thinking, Communication, Professionalism
Required Qualifications - This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications - Excellent organizational skills, careful attention to detail
Job Open Date - 07/15/2026
Job Close Date - 08/07/2026
Campus Location - Off-Campus FWS Partner - DC Location
Work Type Designation - In-Person
Hiring Manager Name - Marisa Bourgoin
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: - Off-Campus FWS position or a position with an external community partner - May or may not require a background check or work clearances external to GW.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Federal Work Study (FWS) offer for the current school year? FWS positions require a FWS offer from the Office of Student Financial Aid. Please do not apply for FWS positions if you have not been offered a FWS award.
Documents Needed to Apply
- FWS Program Student Statement (Only Attach the Official Document)
- Resume