About this Graduate International and Comparative Legal Studies Communications Assistant (Student) role at American University
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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
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Department:
Time Type:
Part timeFLSA Status:
Non-ExemptJob Description:
Summary:
The International and Comparative Legal Studies Graduate Communications Assistant will support a variety of functions within the role. Applicant must be enrolled in a graduate program at American University.
Essential Functions:
Create, send, and monitor one-off, automated, and triggered email sends using tools in Campaigner or other email software.
Manage updates to the International and Comparative Legal Studies (ICLS) and ICLS-managed LL.M. websites, including International Legal Studies Program Support (ILSP), Gender, Arbitration and Trade.
Manage and create content for multiple social media accounts for the ICLS program using content creation tools like Canva and Adobe.
Develop strategy and tactics for social media advertising efforts and LLM program marketing.
Help create and disseminate monthly newsletters, digital and physical brochures, blogs, and articles using digital marketing software to create relevant marketing materials and facilitate community engagement.
Other communications related tasks as needed.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Part-time.
20 hours per week.
Salary Range:
$18.40 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree.
Must be enrolled in a graduate program at American University.
Must be flexible in balancing work priorities, able to handle multiple activities and competing deadlines, detail oriented, and highly organized.
Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and graphic design programs.
Strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and planning skills.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality on work-related matters.
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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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.
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