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Department:
Global Learning & Leadership
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The Graduate Assistant for Leadership & Global Engagement
supports the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement
(CLCE) in advancing student leadership and community impact. This
role provides critical support to both leadership education
programs and the Alternative Breaks initiative, assisting with
training, workshops, and immersive experiences. The GA will
coordinate program logistics, manage budgets, and help implement
outreach and recruitment strategies. They will also serve as a
liaison to campus partners and community organizations, while
fostering inclusive, learner-centered environments. This position
is ideal for a graduate student seeking professional experience in
program administration, leadership development, and community-based
engagement.
The Graduate Assistant for Leadership & Global Engagement plays
a pivotal role in supporting the Center for Leadership &
Community Engagement’s efforts to promote leadership development,
global citizenship, and social responsibility. This position
provides comprehensive support to both the Leadership Development
and Global Engagement (Alternative Breaks) teams, assisting in the
coordination of programs, immersive experiences, workshops, and
events that foster inclusive student learning and meaningful
community impact.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated graduate
student to gain professional experience in program administration,
student leadership development, and community based learning.
Essential Functions:
1.) General Duties
- Assist with scheduling and facilitating leadership development
trainings, workshops, and Alternative Breaks sessions.
Support curriculum development, workshop planning, and program
evaluation.
Provide coaching and mentorship to student leaders.
Ensure that leadership and global engagement programming aligns
with best practices such as the Social Change Model of Leadership
Development, Servant Leadership, and others.
2.) Program & Financial Management
- Utilize systems such as Microsoft Office, Canvas, Canva,
Qualtrics, Engage (Campus Labs), EMS Scheduling, and AU Abroad’s
Terra Dotta to coordinate program logistics.
- Assist in managing budgets, processing financial transactions,
and maintaining program records.
- Coordinate resources such as guest speakers, educational
materials, and training resources for leadership and engagement
programs.
3.) Outreach, Marketing, & Storytelling
- Develop and implement outreach and recruitment strategies for
leadership and global engagement programs.
- Support storytelling campaigns, social media promotion, and the
creation of marketing materials (flyers, newsletters, web
content).
- Capture and share student and program stories that demonstrate
impact and inspire future participation.
4.) Campus & Community Partnerships
- Serve as a liaison to campus partners and stakeholders,
including academic departments, student organizations, Global
Safety & Risk Management, Development & Alumni Relations,
and University Communications.
- Cultivate relationships with local, national, and global
nonprofit organizations and schools to strengthen community
partnerships.
- Foster collaborations that enhance program visibility, student
learning, and community impact.
5.) Other duties
- Assist with additional responsibilities as assigned by
supervisors to support the success of CLCE initiatives.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 18 - 20 hours per week.
Salary Range:
Required Education and Experience:
- Experience in student leadership, workshop facilitation, or
community based engagement.
- Strong communication, organizational, and administrative
skills.
- Proficiency with computer systems and technology for program
and financial management.
- Ability to design and facilitate learner-centered
training.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a
collaborative team environment.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Experience with Alternative Breaks, study abroad, or
intercultural service-learning.
- Community based learning experience.
- Familiarity with leadership development theories and
practices.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- Hybrid format (both in-office and virtual).
- Commitment: Academic year; must be a full-time, on-campus
graduate student at American University.
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.
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