Event Planning Assistant

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. Job Details Department: Merit Awards Program Support Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Summary This 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 communication 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. Essential Functions Administrative work. Creating marketing communication and social media posts regarding opportunities and success stories. Assisting with event planning, and other basic office duties and projects as needed. Hours and Compensation Hours: 10 hours per week. Salary: $18.40 - $19.00 per hour. Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Must be an enrolled AU student. Strong organizational skills, mature and professional demeanor, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, unwavering attention to detail, familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva and Outlook; experience with databases a plus, professional interest in marketing or writing desirable. Preferred Education and Experience The ideal candidate is technologically-savvy, has experience creating successful marketing materials, 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. Additional Eligibility Qualifications A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended to apply for this position. This position is restricted to students with a Federal Work Study Award. EIP, STEP, and Honors program participants encouraged to apply. Hourly rate commensurate with experience. The Office of Merit Awards is part of AU's Career Center, which is a bustling office full of opportunity for part-time student employees. Students work alongside nearly 30 full-time staff members and help to deliver career services and resources to thousands of AU students and alumni. Many student employees re-up with the Career Center year after year and eventually go on to land high quality internships, national scholarships, and great full-time jobs after graduation. American University is an E-Verify employer. Visit for additional information about American University employment and benefits. American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. American 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. Contact Us: For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr