Administrative Assistant (Student)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American University, Center for Israel Studies, seeks a Student Administrative Assistant to support the Program Manager in implementing programs for the academic year.

The role involves creating promotional materials, assisting with events, managing social media, and handling office tasks, research, and data analysis.

Flexible hours, up to 5 hours per week, with evening/weekend support possible; must be a enrolled AU student with Federal Work Study preferred.

Qualifications

• Dependable and organized with strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Comfortable representing American University and the Center at public events.

Responsibilities

• Creating promotional materials
• Assistance with department events and lectures
• Social media management
• Event photography
• Office administrative tasks
• Substantive work such as research
• Editing
• Data analysis
• Event planning (20+ events per year)
• Administrative work
• Special projects
• Other duties assigned

Skills

Dependable

Organized

Public representation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Summary

The Student Administrative Assistant will assist the Program Manager of the Center for Israel Studies in implementing the projects and programs planned for the academic year. Students who are looking to gain non-profit work experience and have an interest in Israel, international affairs, public relations or non-profit work are encouraged to apply.

Position Details

Department: College of Arts & Sciences
Time Type: Part time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions

• Creating promotional materials
• Assistance with department events and lectures
• Social media management
• Event photography
• Office administrative tasks
• Substantive work such as research
• Editing
• Data analysis
• Event planning (20+ events per year)
• Administrative work
• Special projects
• Other duties assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Students must be dependable, organized, skilled at working with Microsoft Word and Excel, and comfortable representing American University and the Center at public events.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Prior office experience is helpful.
• The preferred candidate will have an active and available Federal Work Study Award.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Hours for this position are flexible and may include evening and weekend event support.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Part-time. 5 hours per week.

Salary Range

$18.40 per hour.

Positions Start and End

Positions start at the beginning of the fall semester and continue throughout the academic year concluding at the end of the spring semester.

Other Details

This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively \"Protected Bases\") in its programs and activities.

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