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Graduate Event and Program Assistant (Student)

Main Campus (Washington, DC)Part-timePosted Aug 5, 2026

Job description

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. Department: CFE Web & Graphic Design Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Description: Summary: The Part-Time Event and Program Assistant is responsible for coordinating all CFE-sponsored programs and events. In collaboration with the rest of the CFE event and program team, they participate in the planning and implementation of virtual and on-campus events, providing program and event management support services, including event space logistics, A/V equipment support, recording of events, and other logistical support, as well as marketing support, including collaborating with the Graphic Design and Web Specialist on social media maintenance and website updates.

Essential Functions

Participate in the planning and implementation of virtual and on-campus events. Provide program and event management support services. Other duties assigned. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-time. 20 hours per week. Salary Range: $18.40 per hour. 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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