Engagement Assistant (Student) (FWS)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Summary:

The role of the Student Engagement student worker will be to assist the Student Engagement team with project management, presentation and flyer designs, data collection, event planning, and Engage support. An ideal candidate will be a self-starter, detail-oriented, great writer, creative, professional, and have a desire to increase engagement initiatives on campus.   

Essential Functions:

• Create and design presentations, flyers, and certificates in Illustrator, InDesign, Power Point and Canva for the Student Engagement Team.

• Manage relevant material for social media accounts.

• Compile data using Microsoft excel and manage excel documents with precise detail.

• Assist with project management and event planning and execution.

• Assist with the AU Market Pantry as needed.

• Staff events on an as-needed basis during your shift.

• Maintain a professional and inclusive office atmosphere.

• Flexible hours for evening hours as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 6 expected hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Computer skills (word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Expert Microsoft excel skills required.

• Social Media skills (Instagram, Snapchat, etc.).

• Effective communication with others (faculty, students, visitors, staff).

• Graphic Design experience required (knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Video editing, etc.).

• Good organizational skills and capability of taking on various tasks.

• Flexible schedule to assist with some evening events.

• Experience with Engage.

• Ability to work collectively and independently.

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.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us

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