American University
Marketing and Events Assistant - Office of Merit Awards (Student) (FWS)
American University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The Marketing and Events Assistant - Office of Merit Awards position offers an excellent opportunity to assist the office in preparing undergraduate and graduate students for nationally competitive scholarships while gaining exposure to scholarship opportunities. General duties include administrative work, creating marketing communications and social media posts regarding opportunities and success stories, assisting with event planning, and other basic office duties and projects as needed. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented student with strong research, writing, and editing skills who plans to apply for competitive scholarships in the future. Career skills that you can learn and practice in this position include: written and oral communication and critical thinking. Department
Merit Awards Program Support Time Type
Part time FLSA Status
Non-Exempt Responsibilities
Part-Time Current AU student Must have an active Federal Work Study award The scheduled hours are 6 - 10 hours per week This position is for Fall 2025 and Spring 2025, with a strong possibility of renewing for future semesters Compensation
Salary Range: $17.95 - $18.00 per hour. Hourly rate commensurate with experience. Required Education and Experience
The incumbent must be a current or enrolled AU student. Must have a Federal Work Study (FWS) award. Strong organizational skills, mature and professional demeanor, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, unwavering attention to detail, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with databases a plus, professional interest in marketing or writing desirable. Preferred Education and Experience
The ideal candidate is technologically-savvy, has strong attention to detail, and enjoys administrative tasks. The ability to work independently to complete designated assignments and demonstrate strong writing skills is essential. Students with office experience preferred. Sophomore or above standing preferred. These preferred qualifications would contribute to being successful early on in this position, but these skills can be taught. Some candidates may feel that they must have all the skills and experience listed before applying; we remind you that this is not the case. We will consider other relevant qualifications when evaluating your application for this position. We strongly encourage students of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. Additional Eligibility Qualifications
EIP, STEP, and Honors program participants encouraged to apply. 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. To apply, submit an AU application via AU Jobs. Consistent with best job search practices, we highly encourage a cover letter and resume with the application. Applications without these documents will still be evaluated. Other Details
This position is available only to enrolled American University students. 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. Equal Opportunity
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, or any other protected bases. Seniority level
Internship Employment type
Part-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Higher Education
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The Marketing and Events Assistant - Office of Merit Awards position offers an excellent opportunity to assist the office in preparing undergraduate and graduate students for nationally competitive scholarships while gaining exposure to scholarship opportunities. General duties include administrative work, creating marketing communications and social media posts regarding opportunities and success stories, assisting with event planning, and other basic office duties and projects as needed. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented student with strong research, writing, and editing skills who plans to apply for competitive scholarships in the future. Career skills that you can learn and practice in this position include: written and oral communication and critical thinking. Department
Merit Awards Program Support Time Type
Part time FLSA Status
Non-Exempt Responsibilities
Part-Time Current AU student Must have an active Federal Work Study award The scheduled hours are 6 - 10 hours per week This position is for Fall 2025 and Spring 2025, with a strong possibility of renewing for future semesters Compensation
Salary Range: $17.95 - $18.00 per hour. Hourly rate commensurate with experience. Required Education and Experience
The incumbent must be a current or enrolled AU student. Must have a Federal Work Study (FWS) award. Strong organizational skills, mature and professional demeanor, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, unwavering attention to detail, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with databases a plus, professional interest in marketing or writing desirable. Preferred Education and Experience
The ideal candidate is technologically-savvy, has strong attention to detail, and enjoys administrative tasks. The ability to work independently to complete designated assignments and demonstrate strong writing skills is essential. Students with office experience preferred. Sophomore or above standing preferred. These preferred qualifications would contribute to being successful early on in this position, but these skills can be taught. Some candidates may feel that they must have all the skills and experience listed before applying; we remind you that this is not the case. We will consider other relevant qualifications when evaluating your application for this position. We strongly encourage students of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. Additional Eligibility Qualifications
EIP, STEP, and Honors program participants encouraged to apply. 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. To apply, submit an AU application via AU Jobs. Consistent with best job search practices, we highly encourage a cover letter and resume with the application. Applications without these documents will still be evaluated. Other Details
This position is available only to enrolled American University students. 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. Equal Opportunity
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, or any other protected bases. Seniority level
Internship Employment type
Part-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Higher Education
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