Experiential Education Assistant (Student) (FWS)

American University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American University seeks an Experiential Education Assistant to gather data and support experiential learning projects in the Career Center. You will review university data, research sources, and communicate with staff, faculty, and students.

This part-time role reports to the Experiential Learning Specialist. The position requires Excel expertise, strong communication, data integrity, and confidentiality, with 8–12 hours per week starting October 2026 and ending by May 7, 2027; eligibility

Qualifications

• Incoming or current AU student with an active Federal Work Study award.
• Must reside in DC, Maryland, or Virginia during employment.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel to manage large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Collecting data from reports and managing the data in Microsoft Excel; standardizing responses.
• Creating social media; handling internships email inbox and inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel data management

Communication skills

Data integrity

Confidentiality

Learning new software

Education

AU student with FWS

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Department

Experiential Education

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Description

The Experiential Education Assistant will gather information to identify students engaged in experiential learning activities and provide administrative support to experiential education projects managed by the Career Center. They will achieve this by reviewing data collected by the university, researching open‑source material and communicating with staff, faculty, and students. In addition, the Assistant will provide administrative support for experiential learning management. This position reports to and assists the Experiential Learning Specialist.

Essential Functions

1. Collecting data from reports and managing the data in Microsoft Excel. This includes categorizing the data based on established criteria, curating outreach, research lists, and standardizing written responses. Resolving conflicting data points using critical thinking skills. Researching via information sources such as social media (primarily LinkedIn, though others may also be sources) and Handshake. Configuring and assessing Excel data sets to fit internal reporting standards. Maintaining clean data records and easy‑to‑navigate documentation in our shared drive and in Microsoft Teams. Managing incoming information and applications related to internship support and engagement. Entering data according to standards and criteria. Creating reports with visual and numeric components.

2. Creating social media. Requesting data from faculty and staff across campus via email. Managing the [e-mail] email box, responding to standard inquiries and elevating issues as necessary.

3. Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Part-time. 8 - 12 hours per week.

Salary Range

$18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

• Incoming or current AU student with an active Federal Work Study (FWS) award.
• Must be residing in DC, Maryland, or Virginia during the period of employment.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel to manage large data sets.
• Good communication skills.
• Dedication to ethical decision‑making, data integrity, and confidentiality.
• Willingness and ability to learn new software and/or technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of different backgrounds and positions.
• Ability to adhere to strict protocol/standard operating procedures.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, filters, tables, and charts.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Handshake, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• Familiarity with career services and various forms of experiential learning (including internships, study abroad, academic research, leadership activities, volunteering).

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Periodic meetings with the Program Coordinator of Experiential Learning and will be required (in‑person and/or virtual).

Position Details

This is a part‑time, 8 - 12 hours per week student position that begins in October 2026 and concludes on or before May7,2027. Continuation of the position after May2027 is possible contingent on continued availability of funding and the incumbent’s continued enrollment at American University and agreement by all parties.

Inclusive Statement

Some candidates may feel that they must have all the skills and experience before applying; we remind you that this is not the case. We will consider other relevant qualifications when evaluating your application for this position. We strongly encourage students of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

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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About the Employer

American University is a student centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly‑ranked schools and colleges, internationally‑renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.