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  Req#: 27074
  Position Details
  
  Position Information
  
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  Position Title
  Student Communications & Marketing Specialist III_On-Campus FWS
  
  Level of Support
  Student Support III
  
  Position Type
  On-Campus FWS
  
  Number of Openings
  1
  
  Work Hours
  During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm)
  
  Wage Per Hour
  23.00
  
  Division/School
  External Relations
  
  Department Name
  401101 VICE PRESIDENT OF EXTERNAL RELATION
  
  Department Bio
  
  The Office of Communications and Marketing works with schools and units across the university to tell the story of the George Washington University and its community members. Through a variety of communications and publications, media relations, graphic and web design, social media and marketing, we strive to support the university's strategic priorities, enhance its reputation and build community.
  
  Position Specific Summary
  
  The Office of Communications and Marketing seeks a creative, curious, and analytical student for a flexible and project-based role focused on digital communications and strategy, content development, audience engagement, and performance analytics. The student will contribute ideas, help identify emerging trends, track performance metrics, and assist in enhancing the effectiveness of the university's digital presence across platforms based on data and peer benchmarking. Projects will vary based on institutional priorities and the student's skills and interests but will likely include creating content and collecting and analyzing key performance metrics. The successful candidate must demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion.
  
  Looking for:
  
  • Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Interest in social media strategy, analytics, and executive communications
  • Experience with photo, video and graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar)
  • Professional demeanor and sound judgment in representing the university
  • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a small team
  • Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic executive environment
  • Demonstrated curiosity about digital communications trends & desire to use data, experimentation & audience insights to improve communications effectiveness
  • Ability to meet deadlines with quick turn-around in fast-paced environment
  
  
  Please find the full job description here.
  
  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, Inclusion
  
  Required Qualifications
  
  Previous skills, training, or experience is required.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  • Experience with
    • social media analytics and performance measurement tools
    • content management systems
    • higher education comms, branding or digital marketing
  • Interest in AI tools and emerging comms technologies.
  
  
  Posting Detail Information
  
  Job Open Date
  08/06/2026
  
  Job Close Date
  08/20/2026
  
  Campus Location
  Foggy Bottom
  
  Work Type Designation
  Hybrid (mixture of in-person and virtual work)
  
  Hiring Manager Name
  Becky Wood
  
  Special Instructions Summary
  
  Work Samples: Please submit 3-5 examples of social media content you created or significantly contributed to for a student organization, university department, employer, nonprofit, class project, or other professional setting. Examples may include Instagram posts, LinkedIn posts, TikTok or Reels concepts, stories, graphics, videos, or campaign materials. If you have not created content for a real organization, you may submit examples from a class project or a mock campaign. Please do not submit content from your personal social media accounts.
  
  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.

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