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Position Title - Student Administrative Assistant II Off-Campus FWS

Level of Support - Student Support II

Position Type - Off-Campus FWS

Number of Openings - 3

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

Wage Per Hour - 19

Division/School - Division/School

Department Name - Duke Ellington School for the Arts

Department Bio - The Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., is a public magnet high school that offers a dual curriculum of college-preparatory academics and pre-professional arts training. It was founded in 1974 by Peggy Cooper Cafritz and Mike Malone, two African-American artists and activists, with the goal of providing talented youth with access to arts education regardless of their background or financial means. The school is named after the renowned jazz musician Duke Ellington, who was a native Washingtonian.

Position Specific Summary - Assist with general office tasks such as filing, copying, printing, and organizing documents. Manage calendars and schedules for rehearsals, performances, and departmental events. Draft emails, internal communications, and event reminders as directed. Maintain and update databases, contact lists, and digital files. Support event preparation (e.g., signage, box office, house management support, RSVPs, printing programs). Take notes during meetings and help follow up on action items. Assist with social media scheduling and marketing materials. Provide day-of-event and rehearsal support when needed. Run errands and assist faculty, staff, and guest artists as needed. Other administrative tasks as assigned.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications - Google Calendar management experience. Experience navigating MailChimp or other newsletter/marketing software preferred but not required.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date - 08/01/2026

Job Close Date - 09/30/2026

Campus Location - Off-Campus FWS Partner - DC Location

Work Type Designation - In-Person

Hiring Manager Name - Anne Laurie Joseph

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: - Work with or have contact with minors. - Background check required. 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.

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Required Documents

• Resume
• FWS Program Student Statement (Only Attach the Official Document)
• Writing Sample
• Transcript
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter