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School of Public Affairs

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Summary:

Seeking a motivated graduate student for paid part-time assistant to support the Campaign Management Institute in the Center for Congressional & Presidential Studies at American University's School of Public Affairs. The position requires 5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. 

Essential Functions:

• Creating and executing social media content to attract applications and generally raise awareness of CMI.

• Providing AV and other event support for CMI Director and guest speakers while CMI is in session.

• Ordering and managing coffee and lunch for participants while CMI is in session.

• Additional responsibilities will be needed leading up to and immediately following the sessions, some of which may be completed remotely.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• Student.

• The position is available for an average of 5 hours per week, with expanded hours needed during the sessions.

• Ability to work in person at American University's NW DC campus on January 5 -11, 2026.

• This position will work during the winter Intersession from December 1 - December 19th.

• The primary focus will be to support the CMI Director in person from January 5, working through January 30th, 2026.

Salary Range:

• $18.75 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a SPA master’s program.

• Students who've taken CMI are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Experience with social media platforms required. 

• Ability to work independently and manage tasks on a flexible schedule.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Please email Quentin Folks at qfulks@american.edu with your interest and resume.

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.

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Current American University Employees

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