Position Details

Position Information

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Position Title Student Ambassador I _On-Campus FWS

Level of Support Student Support I

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), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)

Wage Per Hour 17.95

Division/School Division for Student Affairs DSA

Department Name 541501 New Student Orientation

Department Bio

Position Specific Summary

The undergraduate student will collaborate with the Class Year Programs team to ensure high-quality, safe, and engaging trips for all new GW students. Responsibilities include: Leading a minimum of 2 District Connections trips a month. Promoting District Connections through in-person correspondence with students by tabling or through the creation of digital marketing materials Serve as an on-call resource to answer trip leader inquiries during trip meeting times Keeping up to date on trips and trip information so as to be able to properly answer leader or student inquiries

The District Connections Administrative assistant is expected to be reachable by cell phone when on call, think critically and be able to pivot when change occurs, and be a team player.

Preference is given to applicants with previous experience volunteering for District Connections.

Standard Position Description

The student will supplement the goals of the department/program by facilitating connections between the department/program and other individuals and groups. Tasks may include: representing the department/program at a variety of functions such as events across campus and in the wider community, giving tours or presentations for the department/program, and/or offer peer-to-peer guidance on a group or individual basis. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Preference is given to applicants with previous experience volunteering for District Connections.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 10/07/2025

Job Close Date 10/17/2025

Campus Location Foggy Bottom

Work Type Designation In-Person

Report to Manager Name Danielle Villardi

Hiring Manager Name Danielle Villardi

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 with or have contact with minors. - Background check required.