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. Important guidance for 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 your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process. Department: Student Engagement Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Description: Summary: The Student Engagement student worker will support the Student Engagement team with event facilitation, project management, presentation and flyer designs, data collection, and Engage platform support. An ideal candidate is a self-starter who is detail orientated, a strong writer, creative, professional, and motivated enhance student engagement initiatives across campus. Essential Functions: Support the preparation and execution of Student Engagement led events including Eagles at Night and Thank Clawed Its Wednesday. Provide day-of event support including assisting with set up, breakdown, and on-site logistics such as staffing activities. Create and design presentations, flyers, and social media graphics 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. Assist with the AU Market Pantry as needed. 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. 5 - 7 hours per week. Salary Range: $18.40 per hour. Required Education and Experience: This position is restricted to current/enrolled students at American University. Student must have a Federal Work Study (FWS) award. Computer skills (Microsoft suite, Engage, etc.). Social Media skills (Instagram, Snapchat, etc.). Effective communication and customer service skills when working with various stakeholders (faculty, students, visitors, staff). Graphic Design experience required (knowledge of Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Video editing, etc.). Strong organizational skills and capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Flexible schedule to assist with some evening events. 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 For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu. American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individuals genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities. American University is a student centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.
