Summary

The Communications Assistant will work with the Department Manager and Chair for the School of International Service’s Ethics, Peace and Human Rights, Intercultural and International Communication, and International Peace and Conflict Resolution programs. The Communications Assistant will support the graduate program’s internal and external communications. This role involves coordinating digital outreach, managing events, and maintaining public-facing platforms. The ideal candidate will be creative, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about community building and strategic communication.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and promote department events (lectures, recruitment sessions, open houses, etc.).
• Manage and update website content related to the graduate program.
• Assist in designing promotional materials and newsletters.
• Support outreach efforts to prospective students and the broader academic/public community.
• Respond to or redirect prospective and admitted student email inquiries.
• Promote the department’s programs and build/maintain a network with students, alumni, and faculty.
• Track analytics and engagement metrics for digital outreach.
• Provide general administrative support.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Part-Time. 10 to 20 hours per week. 0 - 50% remote work. May require occasional evening in-person or virtual event attendance.

Salary Range:

$17.95 - $22.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

Currently enrolled AU student. Strong written communication skills. Excellent time management skills. Ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks.

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.