Administrative Assistant (Student)

American University • Washington, DC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid. Important guidance for 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 your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.

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.

Requirements

• Students must be dependable, organized, skilled at working with Microsoft Word and Excel, and comfortable representing American University and the Center at public events.
• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Nice To Haves

• The preferred candidate will have an active and available Federal Work Study Award.
• Prior office experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed