Recruitment Assistant (Student)

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid. Important guidance for 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 your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process. Department: College of Arts & Sciences Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Description: Summary: The Recruitment Assistant will be the point of contact for prospective students interested in the Environmental Science/Studies at American University at AU’s recruitment events and via emails, Zoom, and phone calls. Their will provide prospective students with information on the program and AU in general from a student perspective and conduct tours of relevant facilities on campus (research and teaching labs, community garden). Recruitment assistants must be an Environmental Science/Studies major. Engagement in campus life (clubs, events, sports, work on campus) and/or research experience with an Environmental Science professor are welcome. We plan on hiring several students in this position. They will coordinate their work with Dr. Aquila, Chair of the Environmental Science Department, and with the other recruitment assistants based on their availability. Essential Functions: Lead tours of the Environmental Science facilities in the Hall of Science. Connect with prospective students via email, phone, or Zoom. Staff the Environmental Science table at AU’s recruitment events (4-6 per academic year, on weekends). Present their research (past or current) in the research-focused events in the Hall of Science during the recruitment events. Write postcards to incoming students. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-time. Variable hours, about 10 hours over the course of the semester. Recruitment Assistants will be able to sign up for hours depending on their availability. Position start and end date is August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027. Salary Range: $18.40 per hour. 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 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. Contact Us For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities. American University is a student centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.