Campus Engagement & Design Assistant

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

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC seeks a Student Engagement Worker to support events, manage designs, and assist with Engage platform tasks. The role emphasizes careful planning, clear communication, and creative presentation materials.

This part-time, on-campus position offers 5-7 hours per week with an $18.40 hourly wage; work schedule includes occasional evenings and events, with responsibilities across social media, flyers, data collection, and general team support.

Qualifications

• This position is restricted to current/enrolled students at American University.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Engage, etc.).
• Social media skills (Instagram, Snapchat, etc.).
• Effective communication and customer service when working with faculty, students, visitors, staff.
• Graphic design experience with Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, and video editing.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and execution of Student Engagement lead events including Eagles at Night and Thank Clawed It’s Wednesday.
• Provide day-of event support including setup, breakdown, and on-site logistics.
• Create and design presentations, flyers, and social media graphics in Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint and Canva for the Student Engagement Team.
• Manage relevant material for social media accounts.
• Compile data using Microsoft Excel and manage Excel documents with precision.
• Assist with project management and AU Market Pantry tasks.
• Maintain a professional and inclusive office atmosphere.
• Flexible hours for evening events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Graphic design

Social media management

Canva

Photoshop

Illustrator

PowerPoint

Video editing

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Customer service

Education

Current student at American University

Tools

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Canva

PowerPoint

Engage

Job description

American University in Washington, DC seeks a Student Engagement Worker to support events, manage designs, and assist with Engage platform tasks. The role emphasizes careful planning, clear communication, and creative presentation materials.

This part-time, on-campus position offers 5-7 hours per week with an $18.40 hourly wage; work schedule includes occasional evenings and events, with responsibilities across social media, flyers, data collection, and general team support.