Administrative Assistant (Student)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Student Administrative Assistant will assist the Program Manager of the Center for Israel Studies in implementing the projects and programs planned for the academic year. Students who are looking to gain non-profit work experience and have an interest in Israel, international affairs, public relations or non-profit work are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Creating promotional materials, assistance with department events and lectures, social media management, event photography and office administrative tasks. 

• Substantive work such as research, editing, data analysis, and event planning (20+ events per year), as well as administrative work.

• Special projects will be created as they arise.

• Other duties assigned.

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Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 5 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Students must be dependable, organized, skilled at working with Microsoft Word and Excel, and comfortable representing American University and the Center at public events.

• The preferred candidate will have an active and available Federal Work Study Award.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prior office experience is helpful.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Hours for this position are flexible and may include evening and weekend event support.

• Positions start at the beginning of the fall semester and continue throughout the academic year concluding at the end of the spring semester.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

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