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Position Information

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Position Title
Student Administrative Assistant I _On-Campus FWS

Level of Support
Student Support I

Position Type
On-Campus FWS

Number of Openings
1

Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)

Wage Per Hour
18.50

Division/School
Elliott School of International Affairs

Department Name
180110 DEVELOPMENT

Department Bio

The Advancement and Alumni Relations team for the Elliott School of International Affairs engages more than 30,000 Elliott School alumni, donors, parents and friends through communications, events, volunteer opportunities, and philanthropy.

Position Specific Summary

Reporting to the Director of Constituent Engagement and Annual Giving, the Student Assistant supports various members of the Elliott School's Advancement and Alumni Relations team on projects ranging from event preparation and correspondence to data entry and prospect research. In collaborating with team members on a diversity of projects, the assistant will enhance the Elliott School's connection to our more than 30,000 alumni and friends based around the world. This position works approximately 8-10 hours per week. Student must commit to working at least two days a week, for three or more hours per day.

Standard Position Description

The student will serve as an administrative assistant and perform tasks to support the operations of the the office or department. Tasks may include: assembling materials, filing, photocopying, giving directions or information, responding to phone or email inquiries, scanning and/indexing documents, light data entry, and other general office tasks. Special projects or duties may be assigned related to specific office needs.

Professional Outcomes
Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Technology and Data

Required Qualifications

This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

-Previous development or administrative experience
-Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
-Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
-Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
-Elliott School students are strongly encouraged to apply

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date
07/31/2026

Job Close Date
09/04/2026

Campus Location
Foggy Bottom

Work Type Designation
Hybrid (mixture of in-person and virtual work)

Hiring Manager Name
Elaine Garbe

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.