Part-Time Web Assistant — Build Your Web Portfolio

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

American University seeks a part-time Web Assistant to support day-to-day communications for the School of Public Affairs, focusing on the external site. The role is ideal for a student building a web design portfolio with no prior experience required.

Responsibilities include updating pages, helping SEO, and ensuring accessibility. The position offers 10 hours per week for AU students and may fall under Federal Work Study eligibility.

Qualifications

• American University student pursuing an undergrad or grad degree.
• FWS award preferred for eligibility.
• Experience in digital communications or website development is a plus.
• Training in digital communications or website development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic website updates to keep the site fresh and engaging.
• Support efforts to improve SEO on the website.
• Ensure web pages and videos are accessible and 508 compliant.
• Assist with other communications tasks (social media, email, screens, etc.).

Skills

Attention to detail

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Rapid learning

MS Word/Google Docs

Education

American University student working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree

Tools

HTML/CSS

CMS

Job description

American University seeks a part-time Web Assistant to support day-to-day communications for the School of Public Affairs, focusing on the external site. The role is ideal for a student building a web design portfolio with no prior experience required.

Responsibilities include updating pages, helping SEO, and ensuring accessibility. The position offers 10 hours per week for AU students and may fall under Federal Work Study eligibility.