Jewish Studies Program Assistant (Student)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a part-time Jewish Studies Program Assistant within the College of Arts & Sciences. The role supports program events and social media, and provides research assistance to the Program Director.

You will work alongside the Department of History Senior Administrative Assistant and the Program Manager for the Center for Israel Studies with other duties as assigned. Only enrolled AU students may apply.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, andContribute 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

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 AmericanUniversity 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.

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