PCD Fellow - GOVT 352 TA (Student)

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

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC is seeking student staff to join the Project on Civic Dialogue. This role supports event planning, communications and marketing, dialogue facilitation, research, and program design, with a focus on engaging undergraduates and the AU community.

Open to undergraduate or graduate students in good standing, the position is part-time (10 hours per week) and non-exempt, with compensation of $18.40 per hour and eligibility for Federal Work Study where applicable.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduate or graduate students at American University.
• Students in good academic standing at American University.
• Demonstrated interest in civic dialogue.

Responsibilities

• Learn and share principles of civic and academic dialogue.
• Plan events for undergraduates, prospective students, and AU community.
• Promote PCD programming and curricular offerings.
• Support curricular and cocurricular offerings that integrate dialogue into SPA and AU.

Skills

Event planning

Communications

Marketing

Dialogue facilitation

Research

Program design

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: School of Public Affairs

Time Type: Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description

Summary: Support the Project on Civic Dialogue’s programming including through event planning, communications and marketing, dialogue facilitation, research, and program design.

Essential Functions

• Learn and share principles of civic and academic dialogue.


• Plan events for undergraduates, prospective students, and AU community that integrate dialogue across differences, civic engagement, depolarized communication, collaborative learning, academic freedom, and freedom of expression.


• Promote PCD programming and curricular offerings.


• Support Faculty Director and Staff Coordinator in developing and implementing curricular and cocurricular offerings that integrate dialogue into SPA and AU.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Part-time.

10 hours per week.

Salary Range

$18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

Open to undergraduate or graduate students at American University.

Students in good academic standing at American University.

Demonstrated interest in civic dialogue.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

PCD welcomes students with varied experiences. No prior work experience is necessary, but we encourage interested students to reflect upon the role that dialogue has played in prior jobs and to share this insight with their peers.

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.

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Contact Us

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

American University is a student centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.