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Position Information

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Position Title
Student Communications Assistant I _Non-FWS

Level of Support
Student Support I

Position Type
Non-FWS

Number of Openings
1

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

Wage Per Hour
18.90

Division/School
School of Business

Department Name
140315 PROGRAM ON APPLIED RESEARCH INVESTI

Department Bio

The GW Investment Institute is focused on education as well as research and development. The institute serves as a link to industry and industry professionals, and is a platform where our alumni and friends connect. We teach students how to invest and how to think about investing. Our lab is the capital markets, where our students serve as our analysts and portfolio managers; they manage our approximately $12.9 million in university endowment funds. We teach at the undergraduate and graduate level, and cover topics such as equities, real estate, venture capital, and quantitative investing.

Position Specific Summary

The GW Investment Institute is seeking a Student Communications Assistant to support its communications and digital content efforts. Responsibilities may include creating social media content, supporting blog and podcast publishing, developing graphics and videos, assisting with reports, and tracking digital engagement.

Standard Position Description

The student will provide basic support with print, web, social media, and/or other digital content. Tasks may include: posting and updating website pages and social media accounts; create written communications and/or newsletters, assist with graphic and/or video editing. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental/faculty needs.

Professional Outcomes
Communication, Professionalism, Technology and Data

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Social media management: TikTok, CapCut, Emma, Adobe Creative Suite.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date
08/28/2026

Job Close Date
08/31/2026

Campus Location
Foggy Bottom

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

Hiring Manager Name
Kathleen Hinman

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.