Graduate Public History Program Administrative Assistant (Student)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Public History Program at American University is seeking applications for a Public History Program Administrative Assistant for the 2026 - 2027 academic year. Reporting to the Senior Administrative Assistant in the Department of History and working closely with the Public History Program Director, the Administrative Assistant will play a key role in supporting the program's operations, communications, and events.

Essential Functions:

• Maintaining website content for Public History Program.
• Managing the program's social media channels.
• Supporting Public History Committee meetings.
• Updating alumni contact information.
• Communicating with and meeting prospective students.
• Assisting with planning and supporting program events, workshops, and activities.
• Other duties and projects as assigned .

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 15 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $20.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Candidates must be a current MA student enrolled at American University.
• Ideal candidates will be professional, organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable interacting with students, alumni, and other stakeholders.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Strong communication and administrative skills are preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• The Administrative Assistant will work fifteen hours per week over the fall and spring semesters (approximately 30 weeks total) and earn $20.00 per hour.
• The hours are flexible during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM).

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 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.

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