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Undergraduate Administrative Assistant, Department of Foreign Policy & Global Security (Student)
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$18/hr–$18/hr
Part-time
bachelor degree
Posted 14d ago
Apply by Aug 24
~5 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The assistant will brainstorm, plan, and execute events for undergraduate students interested in foreign policy and global security. Responsibilities include managing outreach via social media and email, as well as providing general administrative support.
Requirements
Applicants must be current American University undergraduate students enrolled in the School of International Service with an interest in foreign policy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and various communication platforms is required.
Full job description
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 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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Department:
School of International Service
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The Undergraduate Administrative Assistant is an undergraduate student who will work with the School of International Service’s Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security. This position will help connect undergraduate SIS students who are interested in foreign policy, national security, and global security.
Essential Functions:
Brainstorm, plan and execute FPGS-related events for undergraduate students, alongside the Undergraduate Coordinator faculty member.
Coordinate with the Academic Program Coordinator to run events and order supplies as needed.
Advertise events and support outreach via social media and email campaigns.
Share special opportunities, announcements, and resources with undergraduate students interested in foreign policy.
Other administrative tasks relating to the execution and development of events and projects, as determined by the Undergraduate Coordinator and Academic Program Coordinator.
Generate promotional flyers for departmental events.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Part-time.
5 hours per week.
Salary Range:
$18.40 - $18.50 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
Current AU undergraduate student enrolled in the School of International Service.
Interest in Foreign Policy and National Security.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks.
Knowledge of Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Canva, and social media platforms.
Skilled with the Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Prior membership in FPGS’s previous “House of Owls” club a plus.
Prior administrative support or event coordination experience is helpful.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Some candidates may feel they must have all the skills and experience before applying; we remind you that this is not the case. We will consider other relevant qualifications when evaluating your application for this position.
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.
Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.
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