Development & Services Support (Student)

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Department:

Kogod School of Business

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

In this position, you will support the Kogod School of Business Student Development team with event coordination, student engagement initiatives, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will be a current graduate student with strong organizational, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop leadership and professional skills while making a meaningful impact on the student experience for Kogod students. Additional duties include general event support, which may require flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in planning, execution, and assessment of events including new student orientation, various cultural and educational programs, and support of clubs, case competition, digital badging, and more.
  
  
• Collaborate with other Kogod and AU offices/departments for student engagement programs.
  
  
• Conduct informational tabling in the Kogod building to promote events and resources.
  
  
• Support student outreach efforts through email, social media, and other outlets.
  
  
• Assist with the management of the Kogod Connect platform (Suitable app).
  
  
• Add and update events and activities.
  
  
• Develop and update badges and achievement systems.
  
  
• Attend weekly Student Development team meetings.
  
  
• Support special projects at the request of the Associate Director.
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
  
  
• 7 - 10 hours per week.
  
  

Salary Range:

• $17.95 - $18.50 per hour.
  
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be a current undergraduate student at American University in good academic standing.
  
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
  
  
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
  
  
• Ability to work independently/collaboratively and manage multiple tasks.
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Enrolled in a Kogod academic program.
  
  
• Enrolled through Spring 2027.
  
  
• Experience using Canva and/or the Kogod Connect (Suitable) platform.
  
  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Consistent with best practices in the job search process, it is recommended that interested applicants attach a resume and cover letter to the online application.
  
  

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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