Graduate International and Comparative Legal Studies Communications Assistant (Student)

American University Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Tenley Campus (Washington, DC) Part-time Junior Communications

Entry-level Communications role at American University. Tenley Campus (Washington, DC) · part-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Create, send, and track one-time, automated, and triggered emails through Campaigner or comparable software
Keep ICLS and its LL.M. websites updated, including ILSP, Gender, Arbitration, and Trade
Manage social content for several ICLS accounts using Canva, Adobe, and other creation tools
Plan social advertising and LL.M. marketing approaches, then support their execution
Produce newsletters, brochures, blog posts, and articles that support community engagement

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree plus enrollment in an American University graduate program
The ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines with strong organization and attention to detail
Working experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and graphic design software
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and planning abilities, along with discretion around confidential matters

Who this fits

This role is for an enrolled American University graduate student who can work part time for twenty hours per week. You’ll need to manage varied communications work while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines. Current American University employees must apply through their employee Workday account.

From the employer

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:

Washington College of Law

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job 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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