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Department

School of International Service

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

Job Description:

The Office of Career Development in the School of International Service (SIS) at American University provides career advising, programming, and resources to support career education and mentorship for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students pursuing careers in international affairs. The SIS Office of Career Development is seeking an Alumni Research Assistant (Federal Work Study) student position who will be responsible for supporting Graduation Census data collection, alumni information management, and alumni engagement research. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their experience with the key components of this role and their interest in this position.

Inclusive Excellence is a core value at SIS, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds. AU has specifically defined inclusive excellence as an action-oriented approach to building a community where every individual can find a sense of belonging and where the community as a whole recognizes the values of differences in striving to be the best we can be. An overarching commitment to inclusive excellence is key for this role. All staff and student

workers in the SIS OCD are committed to continually increasing their knowledge about different communities’ experiences in the job market, higher education, and larger societal contexts regarding access, opportunity, and justice as well as different methods needed to build a sense of belonging for people from a range of backgrounds and supporting team efforts to do the same. This includes completing all job duties with an awareness of the concerns, pressures, and lack of opportunities that members of underserved communities often face. It also includes developing and providing resources that are intentionally inclusive of individuals from a range of backgrounds, as reflected in the AU student body.

Responsibilities

• Support data gathering and analysis for the annual Graduation Census survey.
• Following up with graduation census survey responses, researching alumni on LinkedIn, and calling alumni to confirm their information.
• Conduct outreach to new alumni contacts and manage alumni data systems, including researching alumni for targeted programming.
• Maintain an up-to-date record of alumni engagement, tracking participation and volunteer information.
• Work with the office Data Assistant, Program Coordinator, and Assistant Director to ensure comprehensive data management of alumni engagement and student engagement with alumni throughout the semester.
• Work with the office Communications and Program Assistant to create and disseminate the monthly alumni engagement emails.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• Part-time.
• 10-15 hours per week.
• Currently hiring for the Fall 2025 semester with a strong preference for continuation in Spring 2026.
  
  

Salary Range

• $17.95 - $18.50 per hour.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with data collection projects and qualitative data management.
• Experience and passion for conducting independent research and problem solving.
• Experience communicating orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism and exceptional interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
• Self-starter and team player able to implement projects independently using strong organizational and time management skills.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Upper-level undergraduate student; graduate student preferred.
  
  

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.
  
  

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