Administrative Assistant (Student) (FWS)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a Student Administrative Assistant to assist the Center for Israel Studies with programs and events for the academic year. This part-time, 10 hours per week role is open to AU students with an active Federal Work Study award and involves promoting materials, events, and general office tasks.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, organized, proficient in Word/Excel, and comfortable representing AU at public events and lectures.

Qualifications

• Students must be dependable, organized, skilled at working with Microsoft Word and Excel, and comfortable representing American University and the Center at public events.
• This position is only open to AU students with an active and available Federal Work Study Award.

Responsibilities

• Duties may include: 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.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Dependable

Organized

Public events representation

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.

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Department

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

Job Description:

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

• Duties may include: 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.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• Part-time.
• 10 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 Center at public events.
• This position is only open to AU students with an active and available Federal Work Study Award.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Prior office experience is helpful.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Hours for this position are flexible and may include evening and weekend event support.
• Student must have an active Federal Work Study (FWS) award.
• 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.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us

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