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Career Education
Time Type:
Part time
Summary:
The AU Career Center is recruiting students from diverse backgrounds to serve as Career Ambassadors for the 2024-2025 academic year. Career Ambassadors (CAs) receive training to promote Career Center services and resources and to support Career Center events and marketing and outreach efforts. Why be a Career Ambassador? You will:
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Gain expertise in career exploration and the job and internship search process
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Sharpen skills in public speaking, networking, and collaboration
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Network with Career Center staff, advisors, other AU faculty, staff, and campus partners, as well as employers
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Gain experience in event planning, social media, marketing, and customer service.
We are accepting applications until August 11. Applicants will be notified of their candidacy status by early September. If you have questions about the Career Ambassador program or the application process, please email the Career Center (
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Duties and Responsibilities: (Comprehensive training is provided)
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Conduct short, 5–10-minute, classroom presentations to promote Career Center services.
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Write content for Career Center weekly and monthly newsletters and email campaigns.
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Plan and develop social media content to promote Career Center services and events.
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Attend and assist with job and internship fairs, networking receptions, and other in person or virtual events including:
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Set-up and presenter support (for example, managing panelists in Zoom webinar).
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Event check-in and attendance taking.
Time Commitment:
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5-8 hours per week, following an agreed-upon schedule
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Attend weekly CA team meetings/training throughout the fall and spring semesters
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Assist at Career Center events for 1 to 3 hours, 5-8 times per semester
Hourly Wage:
Required Qualifications:
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The incumbent must be a current or enrolled AU student.
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Strong work ethic, customer service skills, and oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
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Willingness to ask for assistance when needed, and a receptive attitude toward constructive feedback.
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Flexibility to adapt to team needs in the moment.
These qualifications would contribute to being successful in this position. Some candidates may feel that they must have all the skills and experience before applying; we remind you that this is not the case. We will consider other relevant qualifications when evaluating your application for this position. The Career Center strives to ensure that our student staff reflect the diversity of AU students' identities and lived experiences.
Additional Information:
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This position is for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, with a strong possibility of renewing for future semesters.
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Students who hold a FWS award are highly encouraged to apply.
To apply, submit an AU application via Workday (Careers.american.edu). Consistent with best job search practices, we highly encourage you to submit a resume and cover letter with your application. Applications without these documents will still be evaluated.
The Career Center is a bustling office full of opportunity for part-time student employees. Students work alongside nearly 30 full-time staff members and help to deliver career services and resources to thousands of AU students and alumni. Many Career Center student employees go on to land high quality internships, national scholarships, and great full-time jobs after graduation.
The AU Career Center strives to combat racism and advance equity in our work for AU students, alumni, and staff. This work is ongoing and incomplete, and we are committed to listening and acting to help everyone achieve their professional goals.
Other Details
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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
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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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American University is an
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Visit
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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.
Contact Us
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