American University

Graduate Admissions Assistant (Student) (FWS)

Washington, DC, US

2 days ago
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Summary

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. Learn more about American University. Department: School of International Service Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Description: Summary: The Politics, Governance, and Economics Department in the School of International Service is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Federal Work Study (FWS) student worker to support our graduate admissions, recruitment, and conversion processes. Responsibilities: * Assist with planning, logistics, and execution of graduate student admissions events, including Meet the Faculty programs, sample classes, alumni highlights, and other virtual and in-person events. * Serve as a student representative at graduate admissions events, sharing your experiences and insights about the department and university. * Lead the recruitment and tracking of other student representatives and student ambassadors who participate in graduate admissions events. * Communicate with prospective and incoming graduate students via email, WhatsApp, and Zoom, answering their questions and providing helpful information. * Draft and send email communications on behalf of the department to prospective and admitted students. * Assist with the organization of application file review, which may include data entry, document preparation, and other administrative tasks. * Provide general administrative support to the PGE team as needed. Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work: * Part-Time. * 10 hours per week. * This role is for the entire academic year September 2025 - April 2026. Salary Range: * $18.50 per hour. Required Education and Experience: * Current graduate student. * Currently enrolled graduate student in SIS. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals. * Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively. * Must be reliable, responsible, and maintain confidentiality. Preferred Education and Experience: * Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, and WhatsApp. * Preference will be given to graduate students within the PGE department. 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 [email protected]. 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 individual's genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

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