Jewish Studies Program Assistant (Student)

American University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jewish Studies Program at American University in Washington, DC seeks a part-time Program Assistant to support events, assist with social media, and provide research support to the Program Director. This position is available only to enrolled American University students and requires roughly 5 hours per week, at a rate of $18.40 per hour.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Department of History Senior Administrative Assistant and the Program Manager for the Center for Israel

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled American University student.
• Able to work 5 hours per week.
• Interest in Jewish Studies or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support program events and social media.
• Provide research assistance to the Program Director.
• Work with History Dept. Senior Administrative Assistant and Center for Israel Studies PM.
• Other duties assigned.

Job description

Department

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Description

Summary: The Jewish Studies Program Assistant supports the American University's Jewish Studies Program, an academic unit in the College of Arts and Sciences. The program offers a major and minor in Jewish Studies. The program assistant will support program events and social media, in addition to providing research assistance to the Program Director. This position will also work alongside the Department of History Senior Administrative Assistant and the Program Manager for the Center for Israel Studies.

Essential Functions

• Support program events and social media.
• Provide research assistance to the Program Director.
• Work alongside the Department of History Senior Administrative Assistant and the Program Manager for the Center for Israel Studies.
• Other duties assigned.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• Part-time.
• 5 hours per week.

Salary Range

$18.40 per hour.

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.

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