Graduate Assistant, AU Centers Abroad (Student)

American University•Spring Valley, DC

10d•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. 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

Must be an enrolled AU graduate student.
Strong attention to detail and reliability.
Patience, creativity.
Ability to work independently.
Experience with data-entry.
Experience organizing events for students.
Familiarity with social media.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to multi-task during peak volume times.

Nice To Haves

International experience preferred.
Demonstrated interest in international education.
Experience previously working in a study abroad office or in a student-facing capacity is a plus.
Proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required.

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.