Strategic Communications & Events Coordinator

American University; United States; Hybrid; USD 78,713,000 - 86,593,000; Full time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC is seeking a Communications, Events and Operations Coordinator to support CSINT and KI. The role oversees day-to-day communications, events logistics, financial administration, and student employment processes, coordinating with faculty, staff, vendors and partners.

The successful candidate will manage center websites, newsletters, and publications, maintain records for annual reporting, and ensure timely completion of activities within university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3 years relevant experience.
• Experience managing websites, digital communications, or public-facing content preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of CSINT and KI social media accounts and digital outreach activities.
• Coordinate the logistical planning and execution of CSINT and KI events, meetings, workshops, conferences, and other programming.
• Coordinate routine financial, purchasing, student employment, and administrative processes in accordance with university policies.
• Maintain organized records of center outputs, engagement, and annual reporting materials.

Skills

Social media management

Event coordination

Public communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

American University in Washington, DC is seeking a Communications, Events and Operations Coordinator to support CSINT and KI. The role oversees day-to-day communications, events logistics, financial administration, and student employment processes, coordinating with faculty, staff, vendors and partners.

The successful candidate will manage center websites, newsletters, and publications, maintain records for annual reporting, and ensure timely completion of activities within university policies.