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Project Support Assistant

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

Clerical And Project Administrative Support To provide clerical and project administrative support performing routine activities under general supervision and within defined procedures. May have ...

RimePro Inc

Assistant Project Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$80K - $125K/yr

Summary A reputable general contractor is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support ground-up multifamily and commercial construction projects. This role supports the Project Manager and ...

JLL

Project Manager, Furniture

Mclean, VA

Review and edit project documentation as needed * Assist with project close out (close-out report, lessons learned, client reports, project survey) Furniture Solutions * Independently design and ...

JLL

Project Manager, Furniture

Washington, DC

Review and edit project documentation as needed * Assist with project close out (close-out report, lessons learned, client reports, project survey) Furniture Solutions * Independently design and ...

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What are some typical responsibilities for a Weekend Project Assistant, and how do they support project success?

As a Weekend Project Assistant, you’ll often help coordinate project tasks, manage schedules, and ensure that team members have the resources they need to stay on track during weekend shifts. You might be responsible for updating project documentation, communicating progress to supervisors, and troubleshooting minor issues as they arise. Your support is crucial in keeping weekend operations running smoothly and ensuring that project milestones are met on time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Project Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Project Assistant, you generally need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic project management knowledge, often supported by a high school diploma or some college coursework. Familiarity with productivity tools like Microsoft Office, project management software (such as Trello or Asana), and communication platforms is typically required. Excellent time management, adaptability, and effective communication skills help you coordinate tasks and support team members efficiently during limited weekend hours. These abilities ensure smooth project execution, timely completion of tasks, and reliable support for teams working outside standard business hours.

What are Weekend Project Assistants?

Weekend Project Assistants are support staff who help with various tasks related to ongoing projects, typically during weekends. Their responsibilities can include organizing materials, setting up and cleaning workspaces, assisting project managers, coordinating schedules, and providing administrative support. This role is important for ensuring that projects run smoothly outside of regular business hours, allowing teams to meet deadlines and maintain productivity. Weekend Project Assistants are commonly found in industries such as events, construction, research, and community organizations.
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Student Project Assistant III _Non-FWS

GW Student Employment Center for Career Services

Washington, DC • On-site

$21/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Fill out your application carefully and completely, including attaching the correct documents as requested. You will NOT be able to withdraw and reapply if you make a mistake.
Positions may close unexpectedly if they reach a high number of applicants. It is in your best interest to apply promptly to any positions that interest you.
If this position title includes the label On-Campus FWS or Off-Campus FWS, it is for students with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current school year ONLY. Applicants to these positions will be required to verify this by attaching their FWS Program Student Statement as a required document. Do not apply unless you meet this criterion.
Position Title
Student Project Assistant 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
21.00
Division/School
Division for Student Affairs DSA
Department Name
515001 HEALTH PROMOTION & PREVENTION SVCS
Department Bio
The college experience is portrayed as the "best years of your life." However, many students find that college can bring about stress, anxiety, burnout, and overwhelm. At GW, we give you access to comprehensive and holistic wellbeing resources so you can thrive during your time here.
Reporting to the Director for Health Center Operations and Administration, the wellbeing graduate assistant will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of health promotion and education for the George Washington University.
Position Specific Summary
Responsibilities include:
  • Leading or support initiatives, campaigns, and programs in our unit priority areas: substance use, mental health, and sexual health, and peer education development
  • Supporting existing unit events and programs, such as Chalk-In, Final Lap, and Camp Wellbeing, and National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) week.
  • Assisting in unit program design, monitoring, and evaluation.
  • Collaborate with other Division for Student Affairs offices to align and co-create student wellbeing-focused social media content.
  • Coordinate marketing and outreach for unit events, programming, resources, and services.
  • Assisting with additional unit needs as appropriate.
  • Attend departmental and division meetings and professional development opportunities, as necessary.
  • Working approximately 15-20 hours per week.

The position is based at GW's Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC, and will be an in-person role. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in appropriate areas of specialization, and be enrolled in a graduate program at the George Washington University.
Standard Position Description
The student will assist in the management and leading of special projects. Tasks may include: leading and organizing mid to large scale projects, designing project timelines and goals, performing research, coordinating with stakeholders and the project team, reporting updates and outcomes with project leaders, building and organizing leadership development programs for students, managing student staff. 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
Previous skills, training, or experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with or passion for designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating events and activities.
  • Experience in public health, health promotion, health education, or peer health education.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Interest in student health promotion and university wellbeing

Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/01/2026
Job Close Date
07/15/2026
Campus Location
Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation
In-Person
Hiring Manager Name
Jessica Gonzalez
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 in or have access to residence halls or other restricted areas, or have access to university key - Background check required., Work with or have contact with minors. - Background check required.

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