Graduate Assistant, AU Centers Abroad (Student)

American University•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

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. The AU Abroad Office seeks a highly motivated candidate to serve as Graduate Student Administrative Assistant with a focus on the three AU program centers in Spain, Kenya, and Belgium. Responsibilities include assisting with and developing promotional activities for the three centers; assisting students with the visa process and providing support in understanding provided visa guidance, processing application materials; organizing additional activities for students such as pre-departure and alumni events; developing and maintaining program websites; establishing creative new outreach methods to engage with students in these three programs; maintaining AU Abroad’s social media platforms; maintaining the alumni database, and providing back up support for AU Abroad front desk operations. The Graduate Assistant will report to the AU Abroad Assistant Director.

Requirements

The incumbent must be an enrolled AU graduate student.
This position is for the 2026-2027 Academic Year and will be for up to 20 hours/week.
All hours require in-office presence.

Nice To Haves

Graduate student with international experience preferred and a demonstrated interest in international education.
Strong attention to detail and reliability are essential for success.
Candidates should be patient, creative, able to work independently, have experience with data-entry, have experience organizing events for students, and be familiar with social media.
Experience previously working in a study abroad office or in a student-facing capacity is a plus.
Organizational skills are essential.
Proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required.
The right candidate will have excellent customer service skills and be able to multi-task during peak volume times.

Responsibilities

Assisting with and developing promotional activities for the three centers.
Assisting students with the visa process and providing support in understanding provided visa guidance.
Processing application materials.
Organizing additional activities for students such as pre-departure and alumni events.
Developing and maintaining program websites.
Establishing creative new outreach methods to engage with students in these three programs.
Maintaining AU Abroad’s social media platforms.
Maintaining the alumni database.
Providing back up support for AU Abroad front desk operations.