Communications and Program Assistant, Career Development (Student)(FWS)

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Department:

School of International Service

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Office of Career Development (OCD) in the School of International Service (SIS) at American University provides career advising, programming, and resources to support career education and mentorship for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in international affairs. The SIS OCD is seeking a Communications and Program Assistant (Federal Work Study) who will be responsible for supporting communications, project coordination, program planning, social media, and general operations under the supervision of the Program Coordinator. The office is looking for a proactive and effective communicator to help design marketing materials and programming to meet our students’ needs.

Interpersonal and strong written communication will be a key part of this role and experience with both is highly desired. Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate initiative, creativity, and problem solving through their past experiences and/or coursework. An overarching commitment to inclusive excellence is key for this role. All staff and student workers in the SIS OCD are committed to continually increasing their knowledge about different communities’ experiences in the job market, higher education, and larger societal contexts regarding access, opportunity, and justice, and supporting team efforts to do the same. This includes completing all job duties with an awareness of the concerns, pressures, and inequities that members of underserved communities face. It also includes developing and providing resources that are intentionally inclusive of individuals from a range of backgrounds, as reflected in the AU student body.

The SIS Office of Career Development is committed to inclusive excellence, and we encourage applicants from distinct backgrounds. Learn more about our office, here: https://www.american.edu/sis/career/.

Responsibilities:

• Create weekly career e-newsletter for students and alumni via Handshake in collaboration with the Program Coordinator.

• Participate in designing, creating, and promoting marketing materials, including designing graphics and editing videos.

• Manage SIS Career's Instagram account including weekly postings of events, programming, and other opportunities.

• Assist with event coordination and planning, including helping with attendee RSVPs, catering orders, printing materials, and communicating with external offices, such as the SIS Hub and AU Audio Visual.

• Attend SIS OCD and other career related events on campus to support day-of event coordination, as needed, including but not limited to attendee check-in, room set up and breakdown, and Zoom support for virtual/hybrid events.

• Attend weekly planning/check-in meetings with the Program Coordinator and other OCD team members.

• Respond to student, faculty, staff and external emails and phone calls as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-Time.

• 15 Hours Per Week.

• Hybrid (with at least 1-2 days in-person).

• As the class schedule permits, the Communications and Program Assistant will be expected to attend OCD events to assist with day-of coordination as well as weekly SIS OCD team meetings. 

• This position is for the Fall semester with a strong possibility of renewing for future semesters.

Salary Range:

• $17.95-$22.00 per hour.