Graduate FPGS Administrative Assistant (Student) (FWS)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Summary:

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).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $19.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• 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.

 Preferred Education and Experience:

• 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.

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.

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Current American University Employees

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