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  Req#: 26383
  Position Details
  
  Position Information
  
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  Position Title
  Student Project Assistant III _Non-FWS
  
  Level of Support
  Student Support III
  
  Position Type
  Non-FWS
  
  Number of Openings
  4
  
  Work Hours
  During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)
  
  Wage Per Hour
  22.00
  
  Division/School
  Milken Institute School of Public Health
  
  Department Name
  870066 OFFICE OF PRACTICE
  
  Department Bio
  
  The Urban Health Fellowship Program (UHP) within the Office of Applied Public Health (OAPH) is a public health-focused, service-learning initiative open to residential GW Public Health students. This program provides students with an opportunity to translate their public health knowledge learned in the classroom into community-based practice within the larger DC community while gaining essential team and leadership skills. This academic year-long opportunity offers students from various professional backgrounds and fields of public health study the ability to participate in meaningful, responsible community engagement with Community Partners and contribute to social change.
  
  Position Specific Summary
  
  The Urban Health Fellowship Program (UHP) seeks a dedicated Teaching Fellow to support the development, facilitation, and evaluation of community-engaged learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students. This role is ideal for doctoral students passionate about health equity, community-engaged practice, and leadership development. It is well suited for a student interested in gaining coaching/mentoring and instructional experience.
  
  The Teaching Fellow will play a key role in mentoring Urban Health Fellows, coordinating action-learning initiatives, and fostering collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations. Community engagement activities are conducted in person, including sessions held at partner sites and Community Conversations on campus.
  
  This is a unique opportunity to gain pedagogical skills in higher education while contributing to a dynamic service-learning fellowship program committed to preparing the next generation of public health change agents.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  
  • Facilitate student learning through small-group discussions, planning sessions, and community-based project support.
  • Provide active mentorship, coaching, and guidance to Urban Health Fellows in project planning, implementation, stakeholder engagement, and professional development.
  • Facilitate reflective learning opportunities that help Fellows connect community experiences to public health concepts, leadership development, and professional growth.
  • Provide timely and constructive feedback on project deliverables and presentations.
  • Support the design and implementation of Community Conversations, in partnership with UHP staff and external partners.
  • Conduct regular check-ins with community partners to gather feedback, review engagement activities, and support continuous program improvement.
  • Represent UHP in meetings with community partners and campus stakeholders, as needed.
  • Coordinate community-engaged projects, including timeline development, stakeholder communication, and outcome tracking.
  • Oversee the quality of the Fellows' work, including community-engaged projects, ethical collaboration, overall professional development, and adherence to program expectations.
  • Assist in the evaluation and continuous improvement of the Fellowship curriculum and community partnerships.
  • Collaborate with program staff on project documentation, reporting, and knowledge sharing.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
  • Demonstrated experience leading community-engaged projects, particularly in urban settings.
  • Strong facilitation, mentoring, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with students, faculty, and community partners.
  • Commitment to the service-learning model and values of the Urban Health Program, including equity, inclusion, and social justice.
  
  
  Standard Position Description
  
  The student will assist in the management and leading of special projects. Tasks may include: leading and organizing mid to large scale projects, designing project timelines and goals, performing research, coordinating with stakeholders and the project team, reporting updates and outcomes with project leaders, building and organizing leadership development programs for students, managing student staff. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
  
  Professional Outcomes
  Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Career Development
  
  Required Qualifications
  
  Previous skills, training, or experience is required.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  Current residential doctoral student with a strong background in community engagement; Experience in project design and implementation.
  
  Posting Detail Information
  
  Job Open Date
  07/06/2026
  
  Job Close Date
  07/17/2026
  
  Campus Location
  Foggy Bottom
  
  Work Type Designation
  Hybrid (mixture of in-person and virtual work)
  
  Hiring Manager Name
  Bridget Kelly
  
  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. , Off-Campus FWS position or a position with an external community partner - May or may not require a background check or work clearances external to GW.

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