FPGS Undergraduate Administrative Program Assistant (Student) (FWS)

The FPGS Undergraduate Administrative Program Assistant 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.

Responsibilities:

• Proposing, developing, and managing content for departmental social media platforms.
• Communicating with undergraduate and graduate students, including electronically (direct email, listservs, department email boxes); gathering material and preparing the FPGS newsletter.
• Conducting grad and undergrad program outreach; and supporting Graduate Student Research Project (SRP) presentations.
• Participating in student recruitment and orientation events.
• Communicating with undergraduate students, including managing emails, and participating in student recruitment and orientation events.
• Helping with general office support, including fulfilling administrative tasks, maintaining, and giving access to the suite, and providing in-person support.
• Planning and implementing events (usually under the guidance of other Dept employees).
• Assisting with communications with faculty and external organizations (speakers and officials).
• Performing data collection.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-Time.
• 10 hours per week.
• On campus 3 days, virtual 2 days.
• This position requires a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the academic year.

Salary Range:

$17.95 - $18.20 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled undergraduate student at American University.
• 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 up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Familiarity with the graduate and undergraduate programs administered by FPGS (US Foreign Policy and National Security, International Affairs Policy Analysis, and the UG FPNS thematic area.)
• Prior experience with social media is a plus.
• Prior experience with graphic design is a plus.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.