Public Affairs Student Admin & Data Support

American University; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

American University’s School of Public Affairs is seeking a part-time Student Administrative Assistant for SPA undergraduate programs. The role focuses on enrollment and retention tracking, data reporting, and supporting communications and events for students.

You will develop professional skills while assisting staff, coordinating materials for events, and contributing to recruitment efforts across the undergraduate programs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate AU-SPA student.
• Good academic standing with a strong GPA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with research methodologies and data analysis.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Data Tracking and Administrative Analysis: Assist with data tracking, collection, and reporting related to course enrollments, undergraduate deposits and retention metrics. Compile, organize, and summarize data for reports and presentations. Support research on BA+BS to JD programs in the DC area and peer institutions.
• Administrative Support: Develop content for social media pages, promotional materials, and communications. Create and maintain tracking spreadsheets in Excel; draft emails and other correspondence using MS Office. Provide general support for undergraduate program initiatives.
• Event Support: Organize and coordinate undergraduate recruitment, advising, and student engagement events. Manage registrations, timelines, room setup, and materials; capture photos/videos for marketing materials.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Undergraduate student AU-SPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

American University’s School of Public Affairs is seeking a part-time Student Administrative Assistant for SPA undergraduate programs. The role focuses on enrollment and retention tracking, data reporting, and supporting communications and events for students.

You will develop professional skills while assisting staff, coordinating materials for events, and contributing to recruitment efforts across the undergraduate programs.