Graduate Communications & Social Media Specialist

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

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC seeks a Graduate Communications Assistant for the International and Comparative Legal Studies program. You will support digital communications and community engagement while enrolled in a graduate program.

Responsibilities include creating and sending email campaigns, updating program websites, managing social media with Canva and Adobe, developing advertising strategies, and producing newsletters and marketing materials to reach diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and enrolled in graduate program at American University.
• Able to balance priorities, meet deadlines, and stay organized.
• Strong written and oral communication; interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook and design tools (Canva/Adobe).
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling information.

Responsibilities

• Create, send, and monitor one-off, automated, and triggered emails using Campaigner or other tools.
• Update ICLS and LL.M. program websites, including ILSP, Gender, Arbitration and Trade content.
• Manage content for multiple social media accounts using Canva and Adobe.
• Develop strategy and tactics for social media advertising and program marketing.
• Create and disseminate monthly newsletters, brochures, blogs, and articles.
• Perform other communications tasks as needed.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Highly organized

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Enrolled in graduate program at American University

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

American University in Washington, DC seeks a Graduate Communications Assistant for the International and Comparative Legal Studies program. You will support digital communications and community engagement while enrolled in a graduate program.

Responsibilities include creating and sending email campaigns, updating program websites, managing social media with Canva and Adobe, developing advertising strategies, and producing newsletters and marketing materials to reach diverse audiences.