Administrative Assistant (Student)

American University; Washington; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

American University invites applications for a Student Administrative Assistant to support the Center for Israel Studies. This role offers hands-on nonprofit experience, flexible 5 hours per week, and a chance to develop skills in events, communications, and office administration.

Ideal candidates are enrolled students who are dependable, organized, proficient with Word and Excel, and able to represent the university professionally.

Qualifications

• Dependable and organized with strong MS Word and Excel skills.
• Able to represent American University and the College of Arts & Sciences professionally.
• Comfortable handling multiple administrative tasks and events.

Responsibilities

• Create promotional materials and assist with department events and lectures.
• Manage social media and assist with event photography and office admin tasks.
• Contribute to research, editing, data analysis, and planning for 20+ events per year.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Word

Excel

Organization

Dependability

Professional representation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University’s Office of Financial Aid.

Department: College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type: Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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.

Essential Functions:

• Creating promotional materials, assistance with department events and lectures, social media management, event photography and office administrative tasks.
• Substantive work such as research, editing, data analysis, and event planning (20+ events per year), as well as administrative work.
• Special projects will be created as they arise.
• Other duties assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 5 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

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