Graduate International and Comparative Legal Studies Communications Assistant (Student)

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

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.

Department

Washington College of Law

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Description

Summary: The International and Comparative Legal Studies Graduate Communications Assistant will support a variety of functions within the role. Applicant must be enrolled in a graduate program at American University.

Essential Functions

• Create, send, and monitor one-off, automated, and triggered email sends using tools in Campaigner or other email software.
• Manage updates to the International and Comparative Legal Studies (ICLS) and ICLS-managed LL.M. websites, including International Legal Studies Program Support (ILSP), Gender, Arbitration and Trade.
• Manage and create content for multiple social media accounts for the ICLS program using content creation tools like Canva and Adobe.
• Develop strategy and tactics for social media advertising efforts and LLM program marketing.
• Help create and disseminate monthly newsletters, digital and physical brochures, blogs, and articles using digital marketing software to create relevant marketing materials and facilitate community engagement.
• Other communications related tasks as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Part-time.
• 20 hours per week.

Salary Range

• $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be enrolled in a graduate program at American University.
• Must be flexible in balancing work priorities, able to handle multiple activities and competing deadlines, detail oriented, and highly organized.
• Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and graphic design programs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and planning skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality on work-related matters.

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.

Contact Us

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