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Position Title
Student Communications & Marketing Specialist 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
Division/School
Division for Student Affairs DSA
Department Name
501104 STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
Department Bio
Student Involvement at GW brings the campus community together through signature traditions like First Night x Org Fair, Midnight Breakfast, Buff & Bloom Week, and the Excellence in Student Life Awards, events that celebrate school spirit, foster connection, and create lasting memories. We share these moments and more through @studentlifeatgw on Instagram and TikTok, highlighting the energy, stories, and experiences that make GW vibrant. In addition to traditions, we support over 500 student organizations and Fraternity and Sorority Life, offering countless opportunities for students to get involved, build community, and make the most of their GW journey.
Position Specific Summary
Student Communications & Marketing Specialist is a graduate student position and a member of the Programming and Creative Strategy team within the Student Involvement department, part of the Division for Student Affairs (DSA). This role will have a strong focus on marketing and communications, supporting the day-to-day management of Student Life's digital communications and helping promote programs, resources, and the student experience.
Primary responsibilities include managing and creating content for the @studentlifeatgw Instagram and TikTok accounts, maintaining a social media content calendar, filming and editing short-form video, creating graphics in Canva, writing copy, and identifying relevant trends and content opportunities. This role will also support the weekly production of the Student Life Weekly newsletter, including gathering content, writing and editing copy, and preparing each edition for distribution.
The role will also support marketing plans for major campus traditions and other Student Involvement programs, as well as assist with event planning, logistics, campus partnerships, and special projects as needed. This role should be comfortable taking ownership of recurring communications projects and independently moving work forward while collaborating closely with the Programming and Creative Strategy team.
The position is approximately 18-20 hours per week, beginning in January through May. Most hours will fall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., with some evening or weekend hours possible for event and content support.
Standard Position Description
The student will manage and/or design marketing and communication strategies and content for departments and/or special events. Tasks may include: Planning, creating, managing and executing marketing plans and campaigns, website resources, digital content and design, and/or managing of social media accounts. While completing work with a high degree of discretion, the student will work within organization marketing standards and guidelines. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
Professional Outcomes
Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Technology and Data
Required Qualifications
Previous skills, training, or experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate student studying marketing, communications, social media, or a related field preferred. Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills required. Experience with Instagram, TikTok, short-form video, newsletters, Canva, and Google Workspace preferred, along with the ability to work independently.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
08/19/2026
Job Close Date
08/26/2026
Campus Location
Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation
In-Person
Hiring Manager Name
Richa Bhatt
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
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