Student Communications & Marketing Specialist III_On-Campus FWS

Student Communications & Marketing Specialist III_On-Campus FWS

Position Title - Student Communications & Marketing Specialist III_On-Campus FWS
Level of Support - Student Support III
Position Type - On-Campus FWS
Number of Openings - 2
Work Hours - During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm)
Wage Per Hour - 19.40-23.25
Division/School - Elliott School of International Affairs
Department Name - 180112 INST INTL ECONOMIC POLICY
Department Bio - The Institute for International Economic Policy serves as a catalyst for high-quality, nonpartisan, multidisciplinary research on policy issues surrounding the global economy.IIEPconnects a network of 60+ interdisciplinary faculty and visiting scholars with students, policymakers, private-sector leaders, and 30+ Executive CircleESIAAlumni. The Institute advances GW's engagement in the global economic arena through research, events, conferences, and external partnerships, including deep ties with the World Bank.IIEPalso supports student professional development through paid research assistantships, staff positions, fellowships, and networking opportunities.
Position Specific Summary - The Communications AssistantIIIwill support IIEP's digital communications, marketing, and public engagement efforts while serving as a student team lead for Communications Assistants I and II. This advanced role is intended for students with strong prior communications, social media, marketing, or related experience who are comfortable guiding the work of other student assistants.The AssistantIIIwill help coordinate the Institute communications team alongside the Program Manager. Responsibilities include leading weekly team meetings, relaying priorities and feedback, assigning or clarifying tasks, reviewing student content, providing guidance to other assistants, and helping ensure that communications projects move forward in a timely, accurate, and organized way.Successful candidates will be highly detail-oriented, strong writers, organized, dependable, comfortable giving constructive feedback, and interested in taking a leadership role among peers.
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
Professional Outcomes - Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Career Development
Required Qualifications - Previous skills, training, or experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications - Preferred candidates will have excellent writing skills, exceptional attention to detail, strong judgment, and interest in student leadership. Prior experience with communications, editing, Canva/design tools, social media, or team coordination is strongly preferred.
Job Open Date - 07/13/2026
Job Close Date - 09/04/2026
Campus Location - Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation - In-Person
Hiring Manager Name - Alexandra Rivera
EEO Statement - The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassmentfree, 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 theEqual 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.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* What is your expected graduation semester and year? (Open Ended Question)
* Are you available to work in-person?

Yes
No

* What leadership qualities do you believe you excel in? (Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
Resume
FWS Program Student Statement (Only Attach the Official Document)
Transcript
Optional Documents