Bridget Schwartz
About Bridget Schwartz
Bridget Schwartz serves as the Director of Student Employment at George Washington University, where she has worked since 2013. She specializes in policy creation, compliance oversight, and the recruitment and onboarding of student employees, collaborating with various university departments and external partners.
Current Role at George Washington University
Bridget Schwartz serves as the Director of Student Employment at George Washington University, a position she has held since 2013. In this role, she provides strategic direction for the recruitment and onboarding of approximately 5,000 student employees. Schwartz is responsible for policy creation and implementation within the student employment sector, ensuring compliance with local and federal laws and regulations. She builds collaborative partnerships with over 400 hiring managers, central Human Resources, the Division of IT, and the Office of General Counsel.
Previous Experience at Bainbridge College
Prior to her current role, Bridget Schwartz worked at Bainbridge College in various capacities. She served as an Admissions Counselor/Recruiter from 2008 to 2009 and as a Culinary Educator from 2006 to 2008. In these roles, she contributed to student recruitment and culinary education, respectively, in Bainbridge, GA. Her experience at Bainbridge College laid the foundation for her career in student employment and higher education.
Education and Expertise
Bridget Schwartz holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from Georgia State University, where she studied from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, she earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from The Art Institute of Atlanta, completing her studies from 2003 to 2005. Her educational background equips her with a diverse skill set applicable to her roles in student employment and culinary education.
Career Progression at George Washington University
Bridget Schwartz has held multiple positions at George Washington University, beginning as a Customer Service Specialist in Student Employment for six months in 2010. She then advanced to the role of Student Employment Manager from 2010 to 2013 before becoming the Director of Student Employment. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on coaching and training student supervisors, enhancing the overall management of student employment operations.