Part-Time Web Assistant (Student) (FWS)

American University; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

American University’s School of Public Affairs is seeking a part-time Web Assistant to support daily website updates and outreach efforts. The role focuses on enhancing the external site, ensuring accessibility, and contributing to communications across channels.

Ideal candidates are AU students with a willingness to learn, basic HTML/CSS familiarity, and strong attention to detail. Part-time, 10 hours per week, with compensation $18.40–$20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and learn new tools quickly.
• Experience with basic web content and SEO is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain the school website to keep content fresh and engaging.
• Support SEO efforts to improve search visibility and performance.
• Assist in ensuring web pages and media are accessible and 508 compliant.
• Collaborate on other communications tasks for the school’s channels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Rapid learning

MS Word & Excel

HTML/CSS basics

CMS familiarity

Education

American University student pursuing undergrad/grad

Tools

CMS

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.

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Department:

School of Public Affairs

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Web Assistant supports the day-to-day communications and outreach activities for the School of Public Affairs with a focus on the school’s external website: https://www.american.edu/spa/. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic student who is looking to build their communications and web design portfolio, with no prior website experience required.

Essential Functions:

• Perform basic website updates to keep the website fresh and engaging.

• Support efforts to improve Search Engine Optimization (SEO) on the website.

• Support efforts to ensure that web pages and videos are digitally accessible and 508 compliant.

• Other tasks as needed to support the school’s communications channels (social media, email, screens, etc.).

Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good writing skills.

• Good at working within a team.

• Ability to learn new skills, platforms, and technologies at a rapid pace.

• Microsoft Word & Excel or Google Docs equivalents.

• Familiarity with HTML and/or CSS a plus, but not required.

• Familiarity with website content management systems (CMS) a plus, but not required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 - $20.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• American University student working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous experience working in digital communications or website development/design/management is a plus, but not required.

• Previous training in digital communications or website development/design/management is a plus, but not required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• All AU students are eligible to apply for this position, with a preference for those students with a Federal Work Study award.

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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