GW Student Employment Center for Career Services
Student Events Assistant II _On-Campus FWS
GW Student Employment Center for Career Services, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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 Events Assistant II _On-Campus FWS
Level of Support Student Support II
Position Type On-Campus FWS
Number of Openings 4
Work Hours Before Standard Business Hours (M-F before 8am) , During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm)
Wage Per Hour 18.25-19.25
Division/School Elliott School of International Affairs
Department Name 180112 INST INTL ECONOMIC POLICY
Department Bio
The Institute for International Economic Policy (IIEP), which is located within the Elliott School of International Affairs, serves as a catalyst for high quality, multi-disciplinary, and non-partisan research on policy issues surrounding economic globalization. The Institute research program helps develop effective policy options and academic analysis in a time of growing controversies about international economic integration in many countries around the world. The institute's work also encompasses policy responses for those who face continued poverty and financial crises despite worldwide economic growth. IIEP Faculty have appointments in economics, history, geography, and political science, international affairs, public health, public policy, law, and business.
Position Specific Summary
Events and Operations Assistants II will work directly with IIEP faculty and staff to provide administrative and logistical assistance. Assistants will work with IIEP leadership and staff to organize IIEP conferences, seminars, and events series. Staff will help plan and host 40-100 events per year. Staff will also manage the support for the IIEP office suite, including technical, organizational, and logistical assistance. Early morning and late night support may be required for specific one-off events.
Standard Position Description
The student will assist with the management of the administrative and logistical tasks supporting events. Tasks may include: organizing events and special programs, act as primary point of contact for customers, develop event correspondence & communications. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
Professional Outcomes Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Technology and Data
Required Qualifications
Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting IIEP or a similar professional environment; Proven ability to manage logistics with minimal oversight; Strong ability with Microsoft Office, Google Drive and required. Strong attention to detail.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 07/17/2025
Job Close Date 09/30/2025
Campus Location Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation In-Person
Report to Manager Name Alexandra Rivera
Hiring Manager Name Alexandra Rivera
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: Have access to process or view financial transactions, student records/grades, employee records, medical records, and/or social security numbers. - Background check required.
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 Events Assistant II _On-Campus FWS
Level of Support Student Support II
Position Type On-Campus FWS
Number of Openings 4
Work Hours Before Standard Business Hours (M-F before 8am) , During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm)
Wage Per Hour 18.25-19.25
Division/School Elliott School of International Affairs
Department Name 180112 INST INTL ECONOMIC POLICY
Department Bio
The Institute for International Economic Policy (IIEP), which is located within the Elliott School of International Affairs, serves as a catalyst for high quality, multi-disciplinary, and non-partisan research on policy issues surrounding economic globalization. The Institute research program helps develop effective policy options and academic analysis in a time of growing controversies about international economic integration in many countries around the world. The institute's work also encompasses policy responses for those who face continued poverty and financial crises despite worldwide economic growth. IIEP Faculty have appointments in economics, history, geography, and political science, international affairs, public health, public policy, law, and business.
Position Specific Summary
Events and Operations Assistants II will work directly with IIEP faculty and staff to provide administrative and logistical assistance. Assistants will work with IIEP leadership and staff to organize IIEP conferences, seminars, and events series. Staff will help plan and host 40-100 events per year. Staff will also manage the support for the IIEP office suite, including technical, organizational, and logistical assistance. Early morning and late night support may be required for specific one-off events.
Standard Position Description
The student will assist with the management of the administrative and logistical tasks supporting events. Tasks may include: organizing events and special programs, act as primary point of contact for customers, develop event correspondence & communications. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
Professional Outcomes Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Technology and Data
Required Qualifications
Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting IIEP or a similar professional environment; Proven ability to manage logistics with minimal oversight; Strong ability with Microsoft Office, Google Drive and required. Strong attention to detail.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 07/17/2025
Job Close Date 09/30/2025
Campus Location Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation In-Person
Report to Manager Name Alexandra Rivera
Hiring Manager Name Alexandra Rivera
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: Have access to process or view financial transactions, student records/grades, employee records, medical records, and/or social security numbers. - Background check required.