Study Abroad Office Assistant: Programming & Outreach

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

American University's School of International Service (SIS Abroad) seeks a part-time Office Assistant to support programming and communications for study abroad initiatives. The role focuses on inquiries, content creation for social media and websites, and processing study abroad materials.

The student employee will report to the Study Abroad Advisor. The position is 6 hours per week, with a salary of $18.40–$18.50 per hour under Federal Work Study eligibility, and requires current enrollment as

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student with Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, flexible, and able to multitask on assigned projects.
• Excellent communication skills; self-starter and able to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries in the SIS Abroad email inbox.
• Brainstorm ideas for SIS Abroad social media and website content.
• Process application materials for outgoing and incoming study abroad students.
• Assist with information sessions and pre-departure orientations.
• Support program development planning for international faculty-led programming.
• Publicize student funding opportunities and assist with disbursement documents.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Study Abroad Advisor.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

American University's School of International Service (SIS Abroad) seeks a part-time Office Assistant to support programming and communications for study abroad initiatives. The role focuses on inquiries, content creation for social media and websites, and processing study abroad materials.

The student employee will report to the Study Abroad Advisor. The position is 6 hours per week, with a salary of $18.40–$18.50 per hour under Federal Work Study eligibility, and requires current enrollment as