Communications and Project Management Support Assistant (Student)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

American University seeks an Assistant for Communications and Project Management Support in the Office of Inclusive Excellence. The role supports the Vice President for Inclusive Excellence, drafting content, coordinating digital outreach, and analyzing metrics to boost engagement and reach.

The successful candidate will manage project timelines, coordinate events, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure resources are allocated effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student at American University.
• Demonstrated ability to manage calendars, scheduling, and office records efficiently.
• Experience or strong interest in supporting office events, communications, and initiatives.
• Familiarity with office software and digital tools for document management and communication.
• Effective interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Proven reliability, punctuality, and ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to inclusive language and practices in all communications.

Responsibilities

• Draft engaging content for various channels.
• Coordinate digital outreach and engagement metrics.
• Analyze communication metrics to enhance engagement and reach.
• Provide robust project management support for office initiatives and events.
• Lead planning, organization, and execution of VPIE-led events and programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and develop project timelines.
• Manage resources and evaluate outcomes to maximize impact of communications and events.

Skills

Content drafting

Digital outreach

Metrics analysis

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Timeline development

Resource management

Leadership

Inclusion commitment

Written and verbal communication

Education

Enrolled student at American University

Tools

Workday

Office software

Job description

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

This position isavailable only to enrolled American University students.

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Department:

Inclusive Excellence

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Assistant for Communications and Project Management Supportwill play a pivotal role in advancing the Office of InclusiveExcellence’s mission. This position involves partnering closelywith the Vice President of Inclusive Excellence to supportcommunication projects, including drafting engaging content,coordinating digital outreach, and analyzing communication metricsto enhance engagement and reach. The assistant will also providerobust project management support for office initiatives, leadingthe planning, organization, and execution of Vice President forInclusive Excellence (VPIE) specific events and programs. Keyresponsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders,developing project timelines, managing resources, and evaluatingoutcomes to maximize the impact of communications and events.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment toadvancing inclusive excellence through effective, innovative, andprofessional communication strategies, as well as effective projectmanagement practices. This role requires creativity, adaptability,and the ability to lead initiatives from inception to successfulcompletion.

Essential Functions:

• Drafting engaging content.
• Coordinating digital outreach.
• Analyzing communication metrics to enhance engagement andreach.
• Providing robust project management support for officeinitiatives, leading the planning, organization, and execution ofVice President for Inclusive Excellence (VPIE) specific events andprograms.
• Collaborating with stakeholders.
• Developing project timelines.
• Managing resources.
• Evaluating outcomes to maximize the impact of communicationsand events.

Competencies:

• Written and Verbal Communication: Delivers clear, professional,and inclusive communication across a variety of platforms andaudiences.
• Digital Literacy: Proficient in social media management,content creation, and the use of digital tools for reporting andengagement.
• Creativity: Develops compelling content and applies innovativeapproaches to communication challenges.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and consistency inediting, publishing, and reviewing all communications.
• Collaboration: Works effectively both independently and as partof a team to advance shared goals.
• Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility and openness to learningnew platforms and responding to evolving office needs.
• Commitment to Inclusion: Applies a strong understanding ofinclusive language and practices to all communications, ensuringthey reflect and respect diverse perspectives.
• Project Management: Demonstrates effective planning,organization, and execution of office communications projects andVPIE-led events and initiatives, including stakeholdercoordination, resource management, and progress tracking.
• Leadership: Shows initiative in leading and facilitatingVPIE-specific events and programs, motivating others, and ensuringsuccessful outcomes aligned with the office’s goals for inclusiveexcellence.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 15 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $19.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be a currently enrolled student at AmericanUniversity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage calendars, scheduling, andoffice records efficiently.
• Experience or strong interest in supporting office events,communications, and initiatives.
• Familiarity with office software and digital tools for documentmanagement and communication.
• Effective interpersonal and professional communicationskills.
• Proven reliability, punctuality, and ability to handleconfidential information responsibly.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as partof a team.
• Commitment to inclusive language and practices in allcommunications.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Graduate enrollment status is preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Majors of consideration: Anthropology, Education, Interculturaland International Communication, Marketing, Producing Film,Television, and Video, Strategic Communication, Film and MediaArts.
• Dates of employment: August 17, 2026 - May 7, 2027.
• Application requirements: Resume and a 1 page letter ofinterest outlining qualifications, interest, and applicableskills/education.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled AmericanUniversity students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any timewith or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/for additional information about American University employment andbenefits.

Current American University Employees

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

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