Communications Assistant, PHRCR (Student)

Employer: American University

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Salary: Competitive Salary

Date posted: Dec 17, 2025

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Communications, Other Communications, Administrative, Student Affairs, Other Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services

Employment Type: Part Time

Job Details

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Department: School of International Service

Time Type: Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description:

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.

Essential Functions:

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

Salary Range: $18.50 - $22.00 per hour (commensurate with experience).

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.
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