Skills Institutes Program Assistant (Student) at American University

Uniglobaltechnologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,347 - 26,863; Part time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC is seeking a part-time Skills Institutes Program Assistant (Student) to support weekend courses within the School of International Service. You will provide faculty support, assist participants with technology and access issues, and help with program assessments and data analysis.

The role requires being a current student, availability for 10 hours per week, and a willingness to work weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Current student status.
• Availability to work 10 hours per week.
• Ability to work regular weekend hours.
• Interest in supporting graduate student programs.
• Ability to assist with technology and access support.
• Ability to support surveys and data analysis activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide faculty support for Skills Institutes courses
• Assist student participants with technology and access issues
• Support program assessment activities through surveys and data analysis
• Help facilitate weekend courses within the School of International Service
• Contribute to the delivery of programs focused on international affairs skills

Skills

Technology troubleshooting

Data analysis

Survey support

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Current student status

Tools

Spreadsheets

Surveys software

Job description

# Skills Institutes Program Assistant (Student) at American Universityby Andrew Shimura | Jul 11, 2026* US International Higher Education Jobs* Washington, District of Columbia* Posted 3 hours ago* $18.40 - $19.50 per hour GBP / YearWebsite**American University**OVERVIEW American University is hiring a part-time Skills Institutes Program Assistant (Student) within the School of International Service in Washington, District of Columbia. This position supports weekend courses designed for graduate student participants studying international affairs and developing in-demand skills. The role includes administrative and technology support, faculty coordination, and program assessment responsibilities. The position requires a commitment of 10 hours per week, including regular weekend availability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Provide faculty support for Skills Institutes courses – Assist student participants with technology and access issues – Support program assessment activities through surveys and data analysis – Help facilitate weekend courses within the School of International Service – Contribute to the delivery of programs focused on international affairs skills REQUIREMENTS – Current student status – Availability to work 10 hours per week – Ability to work regular weekend hours – Interest in supporting graduate student programs – Ability to assist with technology and access support – Ability to support surveys and data analysis activities WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position helps ensure that graduate student participants in international affairs programs receive timely support during weekend learning experiences. By assisting with faculty coordination, technology access, and assessment activities, the role contributes to a smoother educational experience and supports the development of practical skills valued in academic and professional settings. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Highlight any previous student support or administrative experience – Emphasize comfort with technology troubleshooting and access support – Mention experience with surveys, spreadsheets, or basic data analysis – Demonstrate reliability and flexibility for weekend scheduling – Include examples of communication and organizational skills – Connect your interest in international affairs or higher education support to the role