Jewish Studies Administrative Assistant; Student

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Summary:

The Student Administrative Assistant will assist the Program Manager of the Center for Jewish Studies in implementing the projects and programs planned for the academic year. Students who are looking to gain non-profit work experience and have an interest in international affairs, public relations or non-profit work are encouraged to apply.

• Creating promotional materials
• Assistance with department events and lectures
• Social media management
• Event photography
• Office administrative tasks
• Substantive work such as research
• Editing
• Data analysis
• Event planning (20+ events per year)
• Administrative work

Special projects will be created as they arise.

Other duties assigned.

Part-time. 5 hours per week. Salary Range: $18.40 per hour.

Students must be dependable, organized, skilled at working with Microsoft Word and Excel, and comfortable representing American University and the Center at public events.

Prior office experience is helpful.

Hours for this position are flexible and may include evening and weekend event support.

Positions start at the beginning of the fall semester and continue throughout the academic year concluding at the end of the spring semester.

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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