Student Academic Assistant I _Non-FWS
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| Position Title | Student Academic Assistant I _Non-FWS |
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| Level of Support | Student Support I |
| Position Type | Non-FWS |
| Number of Openings | 10 |
| 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 | GW Libraries & Academic Innovation |
| Department Name | 100034 STEM ACADEMY |
| Department Bio | Academic Commons is the one-stop shop for students to connect and engage with academic resources. Academic Commons offers peer tutoring, course review sessions, data consultations, academic skills workshops, and more. Student employees in Academic Commons are responsible for providing and/or connecting students to these resources with a high-level of customer service. For more information, review the job descriptions posted at go.gwu.edu/WorkatAC. |
| Position Specific Summary | The Undergraduate Learning Assistant (ULA) will provide course and/or section-specific support to students enrolled in select classes. Department-specific variations between the programs do occur, so the positions may require slightly different tasks, based on subject. Learning assistants can be assigned to any one of the following courses: BISC 1111, CHEM 1110, CHEM 1111, CHEM 1112, ECON 1001, ECON 1011, PHYS 1011, PHYS 1012, PHYS 1021, PHYS 1022, and PHYS 1026. Please note that other departments may be hiring ULAs outside of the subjects listed here. ULAs will host weekly review sessions/drop-in tutoring sessions to actively engage students in learning course material. ULAs may also attend class to model effective learning strategies and promote weekly sessions. ULAs may be expected to meet with their faculty member to discuss plans for class and review sessions, in addition to time spent in class. This position begins at the start of the 2025-2026 academic year, with recruitment and interviews taking place throughout spring and summer 2025. |
| Standard Position Description | The student will assist in supporting courses, administrative academic functions, and student success in the relevant course or subject area. Tasks may include: Checking class attendance and participation, grading assignments, taking notes during class, supporting student success in the class, and preparation of course materials. Special projects or duties may be assigned related to specific office needs. *Graduate students performing teaching functions or supporting courses with student interaction must be hired through the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships. |
| Professional Outcomes | Critical Thinking, Leadership, Professionalism |
| Required Qualifications | This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided (Students working in an instructional capacity should be very familiar with the subject area in which they are working). |
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| Job Open Date | 03/31/2025 |
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| Job Close Date | 05/30/2025 |
| Campus Location | Foggy Bottom |
| Work Type Designation | In-Person |
| Report to Manager Name | Samantha Weiss |
| Hiring Manager Name | Lorelai Clubb, Samantha Weiss, Megan Bergandy |
| Special Instructions Summary | You will need to submit a resume as well as an official or unofficial transcript. |
| 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. |
| The student employee will: | Work with or have contact with minors. - Background check required. |
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Supplemental Questions
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What is your current class level?
- First Year - Undergraduate
- Sophomore - Undergraduate
- Junior - Undergraduate
- Senior - Undergraduate
- Master's Program
- PHD/JD/MD Program
- Professional Certificate Program
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What is your current GPA?
(Open Ended Question)
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For which subject area would you like to be considered as a Learning Assistant? Please select all that apply.
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Physics
Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume
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