Student Affairs Admin Assistant - Part-Time & Design-Savvy

American University; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a part-time Administrative Student Assistant in the Division of Student Affairs. The role supports the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs with administrative tasks, communications, and projects while engaging in digital design, research, and event coordination.

The position is open to enrolled AU students with Federal Work-Study eligibility, offering a structured work schedule during the academic year and opportunities to gain experience in a university

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active part-time or full-time enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at American University.
• Current Federal Work-Study award and continued eligibility throughout the employment period.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduling, document preparation, filing, scanning, copying, mail distribution, records organization, meeting agendas, notes, and routine follow-up.
• Create and edit flyers, digital graphics, signage, handouts, newsletters, and promotional materials using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other approved tools.
• Draft, proofread, and edit email, website, newsletter, presentation, and social media content in alignment with university brand and accessibility standards.
• Assist with planning and coordinating meetings, programs, trainings, outreach activities, and divisional events; manage logistics for events.

Skills

Customer-service

Communication

Microsoft 365

Organization

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active enrollment as undergraduate or graduate student at American University

Current Federal Work-Study award and eligibility

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

American University is seeking a part-time Administrative Student Assistant in the Division of Student Affairs. The role supports the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs with administrative tasks, communications, and projects while engaging in digital design, research, and event coordination.

The position is open to enrolled AU students with Federal Work-Study eligibility, offering a structured work schedule during the academic year and opportunities to gain experience in a university