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Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$20/hr
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$95k–$100k/yr
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$19/hr
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Skills: Customer Service, Time Management, Problem Solving, Organization, Administrative Support
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Graphic Design, Photography, Videography, Social Media Management, Adobe Creative Cloud
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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Skills: Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Digital Literacy, Social Media Management, Content Creation
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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Skills: Laboratory Safety, Waste Management, Life Safety Inspections, Occupational Safety, Microsoft 365
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Customer Service, Event Coordination, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Website Maintenance, Social Media Management, Administrative Support, Event Planning, Communication
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$60k–$63k/yr
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$150k–$210k/yr
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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Provides administrative and operational support for the Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security, including managing social media and departmental communications. Assists in planning student events and providing in-person office support within the departmental suite.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and proficiency in Microsoft Office with a strong focus on customer service and organization. Candidates must be enrolled American University students capable of lifting 25 pounds.
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 Office of Financial Aid.
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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.
Essential Functions:
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).
Part-time.
10 hours per week.
$19.50 per hour.
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.
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.
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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