SIS Skills Institute Program Assistant (Student)

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.

 

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

 

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Department:

School of International Service

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Program Assistant supports the Skills Institutes in the School of International Service. These weekend courses are aimed at providing graduate students in international affairs with in-demand skills. More information about Skills Institutes can be found here: https://www.american.edu/sis/skillsinstitutes/.

Responsibilities:  

• The incumbent supports Skills Institute faculty during, and prior to, instruction of the course.

• The incumbent supports students in Skills Institutes by troubleshooting technological issues and other access challenges.

• Complementing the AU-wide SETs, the incumbent surveys students and analyzes the data that these surveys produce.  

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work:

• Part-Time.

• 10 hours per week.

• This position requires regular weekend work (Saturday and Sunday).

Salary Range:

• $17.95 - $18.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Previous experience in working with events, professional communications, and/or research and evaluation. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in international affairs or education.

• Experience working in higher education.

• Demonstrated interest in experiential education. 

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.

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