Skip to Main Content

Temporary Positions

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

GWTemp positions have various job descriptions, schedules, locations, and can be full-time or part-time. This information will be provided to applicants selected to be on our roster prior to being assigned to a GWTemp assignment.

Note: This is not an internal posting.

Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:
GWTemps is the internal temporary employment agency at GW and is a dedicated venue for GW schools and departments to hire temporary staff. GWTemps recruits for a variety of roles including administrative and office management, information technology, finance and accounting, writing and editing, program management and coordination, student advising, marketing and communications, event planning, and many others.

GWTemps assignments may be located at any of GW’s campuses and locations throughout DC and the surrounding area, including the Foggy Bottom and Mt. Vernon campuses within DC; locations in Ashburn, Arlington, and Alexandria, VA; and Rockville, MD.

GWTemps is a great way to gain experience in a field of interest and receive guidance and assignments that may assist with career changes. Working as a GWTemp also allows our temporary employees to gain a better understanding of the work environment at GW and gain experience that may be beneficial as they apply for permanent positions at the university.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location: Other
College/School/Department: Human Resource Management and Development (HRM&D)
Family Administration
Sub-Family Administrative / Operations
Stream
Level
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Hours Per Week:
Work Schedule:
Position Designation:
Telework: No
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
GWTemp positions have various job descriptions, schedules, locations, and can be full-time or part-time. This information will be provided to applicants selected to be on our roster prior to being assigned to a GWTemp assignment.

Note: This is not an internal posting.
Position Type:
Posting Number: T000158
Job Open Date: 11/09/2022
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Applicant Review Will Commence On:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * This role is a GWTemps role. GWTemps is the internal temporary agency at GW. As a university employee, you are eligible to apply to internal university postings if you ever wanted to transition from a temporary role to a permanent role. Since this is a temporary position, this role is ineligible for university benefits, to include, annual/vacation leave, university and federal holiday pay, university closure/administrative pay, retirement benefits, healthcare insurance, etc. Do you acknowledge this information?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Most GWTemps Assignments are onsite or hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). Are you open to working onsite?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * We have various areas within the metropolitan Washington DC area. Please indicate which locations you would be interested in.
    • Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC
    • Mount Vernon Campus in Washington, DC
    • Virginia Science & Technology Campus in Ashburn, VA
    • Arlington, VA
    • Alexandria, VA
    • Rockville, MD
  4. * Are you interested in working Full-Time (40 hrs/wk) or Part-Time (less than 40 hrs/wk)?
    • Part-Time
    • Full-Time
    • Open to both Part-Time and Full-Time
  5. * What is the hourly rate you are looking to make? Please provide a range below.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Why are you interested in working in a temporary assignment at the George Washington University?

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter