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SIS Skills Institute Program Assistant (Student)

American University
Washington, DC Part Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/3/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the SIS Skills Institute Program Assistant (Student) position at American University?

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Department

School of International Service

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Description

Summary:

The Program Assistant supports the Skills Institutes in the School of International Service. These weekend courses are aimed at providing graduate students in international affairs with in-demand skills. More information about Skills Institutes can be found here: https://www.american.edu/sis/skillsinstitutes/.

Responsibilities

  • The incumbent supports Skills Institute faculty during, and prior to, instruction of the course.
  • The incumbent supports students in Skills Institutes by troubleshooting technological issues and other access challenges.
  • Complementing the AU-wide SETs, the incumbent surveys students and analyzes the data that these surveys produce.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

  • Part-Time.
  • 10 hours per week.
  • This position requires regular weekend work (Saturday and Sunday).

Salary Range

  • $17.95 - $18.50 per hour.

Required Education And Experience

  • Previous experience in working with events, professional communications, and/or research and evaluation.

Preferred Education And Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in international affairs or education.
  • Experience working in higher education.
  • Demonstrated interest in experiential education.

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.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.

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.

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