Graduate FPGS Administrative Assistant (Student) (FWS)

American University • Washington, DC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the overall administration of the Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security (FPGS) in the School of International Service. This position reports to the Academic Program Coordinator and works closely with the Undergraduate Faculty Coordinator (UFC) and the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS). The position will assist the Academic Program Coordinator with day-to-day activities of the department, the planning and implementation of events for graduate and undergraduate students and performing some analytical projects over the course of the year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Customer Service focus.
• Comfortable moving event tables/chairs and able to lift 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the graduate programs administered by FPGS (US Foreign Policy and National Security, International Affairs Policy Analysis, and Masters in International Studies (International Student Track) preferred.
• Prior experience with social media is a plus.
• Prior experience with web design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proposing, developing, and managing content for departmental social media platforms.
• Communicating with graduate students, including electronically (direct email, listservs, department email boxes); gathering material and preparing the FPGS newsletter.
• Conducting graduate program outreach and supporting Graduate Student Research Project (SRP) presentations.
• Communicating with students, including managing emails, and participating in student recruitment and orientation events.
• Helping with general office support, including fulfilling administrative tasks, maintaining the suite, and providing in-person support within the departmental suite.
• Planning and implementing events (usually under the guidance of other Dept employees).
• Assisting with communications with faculty and external organizations (speakers and officials).

Benefits

• Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.
• Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level