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ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners. PHILOSOPHY AND SOCIETY INITIATIVE The Philosophy & Society Initiative is dedicated to reigniting a national tradition of public philosophy. Through publications, events, and original research we seek to stimulate the appetite for reflection about our largest and most haunting issues of societal purpose What is justice? What is a good life? What is society for? ABOUT THIS ROLE We are pleased to invite applications for 2 post-doctoral Research Fellows in Public Philosophy positions. The term of the position is initially September 2026-August 2027, with potential for renewal for a second year based on candidate performance. The positions are designed as rigorous fellowship experiences to develop both the candidate s aptitudes in public writing and to develop the field of public philosophy at the highest levels of national discourse. As a foundation for the position, candidates are expected to have doctoral or equivalent level training in political philosophy, political theory or related disciplines. Our institutional goal is to raise the profile of public philosophy in the United States and across the world and to develop new infrastructure at the intersection of academia and public discourse that can engage robustly on both sides. Our ideal candidates will possess a rigorous understanding of philosophical concepts, and a capacity to apply them to pressing societal issues. The role demands a blend of creativity, independence, vision setting, leadership, effective project management, attention to editorial detail, and intellectual ambition. The Research Fellows will report to the Director, Philosophy and Society. The salary range for the Research Fellow position is $67,000 - $72,000. Selected candidates will be expected to be located in Washington DC from September to June each year, and in the office a minimum of 3 days a week to participate in our on-site public philosophy research group. WHAT YOU WILL DO Among other expectations and activities, the position will include: Intensive training modules and mentoring in public writing and argument. Primary emphasis will be on a weekly rhythm of engagement with public argument in which selected candidates will be expected to produce targeted arguments directly engaged in the news-cycle both long and short form with the goal of publishing in both in-house and national media. Specific quota of written and other media outputs (usually 2+ per month) are expected and a tailored output plan will be developed with each candidate at the start of the fellowship. Research fellowship will usually include opportunities to collaborate with the Civic Thought Initiative at Yale University, including an in-person residency. Scholars will have a chance to interact with students and scholars in fields related to their interests and to participate in salon-style discussions on campus." Administrative responsibilities tied to P&S s broader work and the individual s particular portfolio. Development of longer-term academic work in a candidate s given field. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE A PhD in Philosophy or a related field. In exceptional cases we are open to intellectual journalists who have a strong record of genuine intellectual engagement and national level publication. Demonstrated intellectual interest in primary pressing philosophical issues facing society. We are also particularly interested in individuals who have aptitude in philosophical anthropology. Questions of humanism and transhumanism, society and technology, virtue and ways of life, eudaimonia and societal purpose are all of specific interest. Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills. At base we expect candidates to have strong academic records both in research and publication. Experience in public writing about ideas and in engaging with media and social media is also welcome. TO APPLY Candidates should submit full academic CVs and a 2 page letter of interest. Letters should both offer clear articulation of the given candidate s profile, and statement of intent regarding: Research interests, particularly highlighting overlap with topics listed above Interest and experience in public philosophy both within academia and if relevant, in other contexts ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please email **************************** or call ************ in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.

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Because of recruiting volume, we can only accept applications for positions that are currently open and only those applicants who are selected for further discussions will be contacted. Equal-Opportunity Employer: Brookings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all of our employees and applicants without regard to their actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability (including physical or mental impairment), HIV/AIDS status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, citizenship status, family responsibilities, gender identity or expression, genetic information, matriculation, union membership, political affiliation, veteran status, military status, membership in the National Guard or other reserve components of the armed forces (including being called for active duty) or any other prohibited basis of discrimination as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level. We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy. With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors. About the Economic Studies Program: The Economic Studies program analyzes current and emerging economic issues facing the United States and the world and, based on that research, provides innovative, practical policy recommendations. ES's work covers a broad array of economic issues, including economic growth, economic opportunity and mobility, the labor market, regulation, health policy, the environment, tax policy, retirement policy, and fiscal and monetary policy. Economic Studies scholars influence key economic policies by conducting rigorous and relevant research and then disseminating and communicating their findings to the policy community and to the broader public. Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of two days of remote work each week. Note: Please be advised that The Brookings Institution is currently undergoing a multi-year strategic plan implementation, and as part of this effort, the role, supervisor, and program may change. Responsibilities Ready to contribute to Brookings success? The Finance Assistant serves as primary administrative support to the Director of Finance and the Economic Studies Program Finance team, including project, proposal and contract management support, project management of the timesheet and effort certification process, Workday ERP and Adaptive planning tool support, expense coding, payment and invoice processing and tracking, and general financial management system support. Administrative support for budget and accounting (50%) Assists with preparation and monitoring of budget tracking systems and spreadsheets. Assists or leads with monthly accounting closing process procedures including running and reviewing reports, preparation of journal entries, payroll adjustments and tracking the progress of corrections submitted to accounting. Coordinates review and project management of all monthly program-wide internal charges by cost center, program and scholar, including facilities and ITS charges, guest space and computer charges; makes corrections as needed. Codes P-card expenses for the assigned cost centers or scholars. Tracks, monitors and prepares vendor, invoice, and contract payments for review by ES Finance team. Works with ES Finance team to problem-solve payment and accounting issues that arise. Draft or assists with proposal and forecast budgeting, as needed. Draft or assists with preparation of project and program budget materials, as needed. Attends meetings and training sessions, as needed. Support for financial administration (50%) Responsible for organizing and maintaining folders in the ES Finance SharePoint site under supervision from the ES Finance team including but not limited to budget files, contract files, vendor and payment files. Distributes or coordinates distribution of relevant correspondence to ES staff as requested. Responsible for managing the timesheet and effort certification processes including sending timesheet e-mails to new staff, running the status reports and sending reminders to ensure submission, certification and approval deadlines are met. Assists project management of the ES contract process including assisting drafting contracts, routing contracts in Ironclad, coordinating with ES Finance team and project teams on communications with consultants and vendors, maintaining executed contracts and contract deliverable tracker. Updates and maintains Workday and Adaptive data as needed under the supervision of ES Finance team including requesting and maintaining vendor IDs, sponsor IDs, grant IDs, running Workday reports, reviewing/monitoring data audit reports, award setup and exception profiles, and provides general project and award maintenance support as needed under supervision from the ES Finance team. Assists ES Director of Finance with portfolio management. Assists ES Finance team with internal projects and initiatives as needed. Qualifications Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications: Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree required; some business courses preferred. Minimum one year of related financial or administrative experience required; experience can come from part-time work, work in a college setting, or internships. Some background in research, academic, financial, or non-profit setting is preferred. Knowledge/Skill Requirements: High level of attention to detail required; strong administrative and organizational skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong customer service orientation; and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Budget experience and/or familiarity with budgeting or accounting software a plus. Must be a mature, self-motivated, team player who gets along well with a variety of personality-types and can work independently. Must be flexible and capable of working in a fast-paced environment with shifting and competing priorities. Extreme honesty and discretion required, with the ability to appropriately handle confidential information. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off, and workplace flexibility. For more information, please visit Brookings Benefits. Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply. Please note: if you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment. Successful completion of a background investigation is for employment at Brookings. Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including diversity of experience, thought, and personal background. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. All selection decisions are based upon merit, skills, abilities and experience.

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners. ASPEN DIGITAL Aspen Digital is a nonpartisan technology and information-focused program that brings together thinkers and doers to uncover new ideas and spark policies, processes, and procedures that empower communities and strengthen democracy. It is future-focused and inspires collaboration among diverse voices from industry, government, and civil society to ensure our interconnected world is accessible, safe, and inclusive both online and off. Across its initiatives, Aspen Digital develops methods for elevating promising solutions and turning thought into networked impact. To learn more, visit aspendigital.org The Aspen Institutes Cybersecurity Program, founded in 2017, stands as the fields leading convenor of high-level dialogues between the senior-most levels of industry, government, and civil society, helping to drive change on issues like artificial intelligence, workforce, critical infrastructure security, international cyber norms and standards, among other efforts. Its work has helped lead to Fortune 100 hiring reforms, federal legislation, and its events regularly host Cabinet and sub-Cabinet leaders from across the US government, as well as executives from foreign partners and allies. Specific programs under this umbrella include the US Cybersecurity Group, the Global Cybersecurity Group, programming around Cyber Civil Defense, and other regular public and private events throughout the year, ranging in size from intimate closed-door roundtables to large-scale public conferences. ABOUT THIS ROLE The Senior Director of Cybersecurity Programs oversees all aspects of Aspen Digitals cybersecurity initiatives and programming, both existing and to be developed. The Senior Director ensures superb execution of existing projects, top-tier gatherings, and working groups; engages deeply with high-profile stakeholders across government, the private sector and civil society; and identifies actionable ideas for change across the cybersecurity arena. Already a subject matter expert, the ideal candidate will consistently grow thought leadership and strong professional networks relevant to cybersecurity and technology, as well as help develop a vision and strategy for the next iteration of Aspen Digitals growth and leadership at the intersection of technology and security. The Senior Director will report to the VP and Executive Director of Aspen Digital. The Senior Director will directly manage Directors of cybersecurity Programming and other program staff. The salary range for this position is $205,000-$250,000. This is a hybrid, Washington, DC-based position. Selected candidates are expected to work in person at the Washington, DC office approximately two days per week. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Lead the continuous growth and success of the flagship Aspen US and Global Cybersecurity Groups, working closely with the group staff director and co-chairs to guide workstreams, recruit members, engage with government partners, and drive impact. * Lead the programs schedule of annual, recurring cybersecurity events, including the flagship Aspen Cyber Summit developing conference themes, agendas, recruiting speakers, participants, and sponsors, and overseeing event logistics, in partnership with the Aspen Digital events team as well as other high-profile events and regular issue-specific roundtables, seminars, and workshops. * Engage with existing funders and help develop and secure new sources of revenue from philanthropic and corporate entities and oversee project budgets. * Manage and grow Aspen Digitals corporate, government, and civil society engagement on cybersecurity issues, including developing educational and high-profile webinars, roundtables, and other live events that regularly engage senior corporate leaders and officials from around the world. * Identify and recruit program participants from a wide, diverse set of backgrounds. * Handle relevant logistics such as protocol matters liaising with national and international dignitaries, with a high degree of care and service. * Oversee the Programs Cyber Civil Defense (CCD) efforts in close collaboration with craig Newmark philanthropies (cnp) and the many CCD grantees and regularly engage with cnp to ensure that Aspen Digital is meeting cnps goals. * Represent Aspen Digital and Aspen cyber initiatives to the industry and the media as warranted, including thought leadership on cyber issues via op-eds, press interviews, public engagement, industry events, overseas exchanges, social media, and more. * Be a resource to staff across the Institute on topics of technology and security. * Perform other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE * 15+ years of relevant experience, including a track record of leadership and accomplishments. * Extensive content knowledge and networks in the areas of cybersecurity and technology policy. * Deep understanding of US government roles and responsibilities in cybersecurity, key positions, and proven ability to interface with senior leaders from across government branches. * Record of success performing in demanding environments that require strategic planning and execution; coordination across functions; stakeholder engagement; and leadership in a team context. * Proven experience leading and managing staff as well as external partners from diverse backgrounds (industry, philanthropy, nonprofit). * Communications savvy: Experience in public speaking and thought leadership, including ability to guide a room of senior leaders, and to engage diverse audiences in public and private settings. Strong, demonstrable writing and editing skills. * Entrepreneurial acumen and drive, ability to see and respond to opportunities to strengthen and/or course correct program plan to increase program reach. * Experience with fundraising, program development, and design. * Experience handling dignities and protocol issues. * Ability to thrive in a fast changing, dynamic environment. * Excellent interpersonal skills, including a desire to learn. * Willingness and ability to travel. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please email **************************** or call ************ in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.

Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level. We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy. With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors. The Office of Development manages fundraising across the institution. Focused on a constituency based fundraising model, our team works directly with the research programs and executive office to set an overarching fundraising strategy that supports the important work of our scholars. In Brookings Development, we aim to: * Build and nurture relationships with donors and prospects to raise critical financial resources in support of the institution's fiscal health and to advance the mission of Brookings. * Safeguard Brookings's institutional values of Quality, Independence, and Impact. * Amplify the impact of our scholars' research and steward our donors' generosity with compelling and innovative programming for our donor groups. * Support our Board of Trustees in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities to protect and sustain the institution. * Partner closely with our colleagues across Brookings by providing best in class fundraising and fundraising operations to benefit all research programs. * In everything we do, strive for excellence, act with integrity, communicate with honesty, show respect and collegiality, be proactive, collaborative, creative, and solutions oriented. Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week. Responsibilities Ready to contribute to Brookings Success? The Assistant, Special Events (Assistant) plays a key role in supporting the planning and execution of Development-led events. This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple assignments, take initiative, problem-solve, and anticipate team needs, all while maintaining a strong commitment to the mission of the Brookings Institution. Core responsibilities include ensuring the integrity and accuracy of all event data, managing event supplies and preparation, staffing events as required and providing essential administrative support. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player eager to contribute to a high-performing development team. Data Management and Event Support (80%) * Ensure data integrity for the team; maintain the records of donors and prospects in Raiser's Edge NXT (NXT) related to all development events. * Serve as the team's expert for Raisers' Edge NXT, maximizing functionality and identifying efficiency opportunities to enhance the special events team's operations. * Maintain event lists for accuracy. * Working closely with the Director, assists with the planning, preparation, and staffing of live and virtual events, including Board and International Advisory Council meetings, donor group events, study tours, and other special events throughout the year. * Assist with event planning documents (show flows, contact sheets, etc.) as necessary. * Maintain the special events team's SharePoint filing system to ensure accurate and up-to-date records. * Manage event supply inventory and prepare event materials for all events (i.e. name tags and other printed materials). * Assist with the creation and execution of Zoom events as needed. * Assist with day-of event execution. Administrative Support (20%) * Provide administrative support, including meeting scheduling, travel arrangements, and expense reports. * Organize and participate in team meetings, create agendas, and track activities for discussion as needed. * Facilitates travel logistics (including air, train, hotel, ground transport); prepares travel expense forms; manages internal reporting for P-card transactions. * Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications: Education/Experience RequirementsBachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Excellent communication, database and spreadsheet skills, including the ability to enter and manipulate data. Interest in global issues and familiarity with fundraising in a non-profit environment is preferred. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Knowledge/Skills Requirements Excellent interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills required. Must be attentive to detail, proactive, discreet and dependable. Must be able to exercise good judgment, take initiative, function independently and work in close cooperation with others. Must be able to coordinate a variety of tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and consistently follow up on details. Must be a positive team player, show professional demeanor and attire, and communicate clearly and politely in person and on the phone. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the capacity to quickly learn other types of software, including Raiser's Edge is required. Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading, and editing skills, and the ability to research information and compile it into a concise briefing. Additional Information What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off, and workplace flexibility. For more information, please visit Brookings Benefits. Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply. Please note: if you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings. Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including diversity of experience, thought, and personal background. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. All selection decisions are based upon merit, skills, abilities and experience.

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. is available only to enrolled American University students. 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: Student Academic Services Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Description: Summary: Writing Tutors serve as consultants at the Writing Center. They are primarily responsible for providing individual support for a wide variety of students' writing in classes across the curriculum. A tutoring session consists of assessing a students' needs for the assignment, establishing and managing achievable goals for the session, and setting a plan that strategically address needs after the session ends. Additional responsibilities include after session reports, bi-weekly workshops, training sessions, in-class visits, and special events during the semester. They may also lead workshops for groups of students, lead peer review sessions, and promote the Writing Center through in-class visits. Work with student writers and their texts to help them become familiar with the techniques that successful writers use to plan, draft, revise, and edit written documents. Essential Functions: * Assess attitudes about writing and set goals for consultations. * Work with both scheduled students and drop-ins. * Consistently and properly document student contact in the Writing Center's online scheduling system. * Follow policies and procedures for at-work behavior, shift coverage, etc. as detailed in the staff handbook. * Participate in staff meetings and training workshops. * Conduct classroom visits to publicize writing center services. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: * Student. * Part-time. * 10 - 15 hours per week. Salary Range: * $17.95 per hour. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: * Required with application: resume, cover letter, two academic writing samples. * Preferred: letter of recommendation from an AU faculty member. 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 **************************** 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 ************************. 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.

Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level. We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy. With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors. About the Economic Studies Program: The Economic Studies program analyzes current and emerging economic issues facing the United States and the world and, based on that research, provides innovative, practical policy recommendations. ES's work covers a broad array of economic issues, including economic growth, economic opportunity and mobility, the labor market, regulation, health policy, the environment, tax policy, retirement policy, and fiscal and monetary policy. Economic Studies scholars influence key economic policies by conducting rigorous and relevant research and then disseminating and communicating their findings to the policy community and to the broader public. About The Hutchins Center: The mission of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy is to improve the quality and efficacy of fiscal and monetary policy and public understanding of them. It draws on the expertise of Brookings scholars and of experts in government, academia, think tanks and business. By producing and commissioning research, convening private and public events, and more, it seeks to generate new thinking, promote constructive criticism, and provide a forum for reasoned debate. Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of two days of remote work each week. Please Note: This position is included in the staff bargaining unit, Brookings United, affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union, and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Responsibilities Ready to contribute to Brookings success? The Research Assistant undertakes quantitative and qualitative research and policy analysis on a broad range of fiscal and monetary policy issues, supporting the Center's scholars. This includes supporting original policy-relevant analysis and co-authored research, analyzing data and presenting findings visually and in writing (to both expert and non-expert audiences), providing research support to scholars, and assisting with the overall production of Hutchins Center work. Quantitative Analysis, Programming, and Statistical Support (45%) Under direction of senior scholars, analyze data in Excel, STATA, R, Python, and/or similar software, and present findings accurately and accessibly, both visually and in writing. Generate, maintain, and/or update tables and graphs. Update and check existing databases; assemble, consolidate, clean, and check data from new sources. Update and maintain existing Hutchins Center priority projects, like the Fiscal Ship federal budget simulation game and the monthly Fiscal Impact Measure interactive. Research Assistance and Writing (45%) In collaboration with senior scholars, write summaries of research results, for incorporation into newsletters, working papers, and project publications. Draft text for newsletters, blogs, explainers, and other styles of publication. Provide analytical reviews and summaries of existing literature pertinent to projects. Locate and collect relevant documents and data from sources such as online databases, libraries, and government publications. Compile, read, summarize, and organize written material into bibliographies and literature reviews. Fact-check publications of all types to be published on brookings.edu. Contribute to weekly Hutchins Round-up newsletter highlighting new research in fiscal and monetary policy. Project Support (10%) Assist with event preparation and logistics, and provide day-of support as requested. Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation and well-organized project folders. Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications: Education/Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Public Policy, or other Social Sciences with a minor in Economics required. Research experience in economics, policy research, and/or computer modeling preferred but not required; experience can come from part-time work, work in a college setting, or internships. Competence to undertake research assignments with little supervision required. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Please note that Brookings does not support the OPT STEM extension. Preferred start date is between June 1 and August 1, 2026. The starting annual salary is $58,000. More information about being a research assistant in Economic Studies may be found here. Knowledge/Skill Requirements Strong computer skills and experience required. Experience handling large data sets and models preferred. Independent research experience preferred. Experience with software such as STATA, R or other econometric packages required. Application Procedure Please read and follow all application procedures carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A complete application will include ALL of the following items: Current resume Cover letter A copy of your latest (unofficial) undergraduate transcript (and a graduate transcript if applicable) If you are submitting an international transcript, please be sure to include a Grade Key Two letters of recommendation from professors or past employers/supervisors (at least one letter of recommendation should be academic, the second can be academic or professional). Please have your recommenders send their letters directly to Stephanie Cencula. Have Questions? Please review our FAQs here. If you have additional questions, contact Stephanie Cencula. Additional Information What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off, and workplace flexibility. For more information, please visit Brookings Benefits. Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply. Please note: if you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment. Successful completion of a background investigation is for employment at Brookings. Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including diversity of experience, thought, and personal background. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. All selection decisions are based upon merit, skills, abilities and experience.

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. is available only to enrolled American University students. 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: Living-Learning Communities Support Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Description: Summary: Program Leaders (PLs) serve as key connectors between students, faculty, and staff, fostering a supportive academic and social environment. They are expected to communicate regularly and professionally with faculty, supervisors, and G.L.O.B.E. staff. PLs support students academically and socially, promoting engagement in both coursework and co-curricular activities, and serve as a resource, helping students navigate university life and connect with appropriate services. Essential Functions: 1.) Student & Community Support * Encourage and facilitate study groups and language development opportunities, including through partnership with CLEAR. * Help students engage with and think critically about coursework themes and concepts. * Provide academic guidance within training limits, referring students to university resources as needed. 2.) Co-Curricular & Social Support * Foster a positive community within the cohort and the broader residence hall. * Assist faculty in informal student engagement opportunities (e.g., office hours, events). * Organize and lead co-curricular activities that align with G.L.O.B.E. expectations. * Conduct one-on-one check-ins with each student within the first six weeks of the semester. * Support and attend major Sophomore LLC events, including: Kickoff Event (August) - Required, End of Year Event (May) - Required, and Additional events (2-3 per year) as determined by staff. 3.) Campus Collaboration & Outreach * Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and G.L.O.B.E. staff. * Build positive relationships with Housing & Residence Life, particularly the Resident Assistant(s) in the cohort's residence hall. * Participate in student recruitment and orientation events throughout the academic year. 4.) Communication Expectations * Use and check AU email and the designated communication app (TBD) daily. * Maintain positive, professional relationships with faculty, supervisors, and staff. * Inform students of availability at the start of each semester and be accessible for meetings. * Develop and distribute a monthly newsletter with relevant resources, updates, and events. * Manage and promote G.L.O.B.E. social media platforms while following branding and communication guidelines. 5.) Role Modeling & Professionalism * Adhere to all university policies, regulations, and procedures. * Maintain professional boundaries with students-romantic or unprofessional relationships with students in the cohort are strictly prohibited. * Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of G.L.O.B.E. * Understand that their actions-both in and outside of the classroom-are observed by students, peers, and staff. 6.) Other Duties as Assigned * PLs may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed to support the G.L.O.B.E. program. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: * Part-time. * 5 expected hours per week. Salary Range: * $17.95 per hour. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: 1.) Time Commitment * The G.L.O.B.E. LLC program understands the PL role to be one part of the PL's multi-faceted life at American University. The PL position requires regularly scheduled responsibilities and unscheduled responsibilities, and times at which PLs must be available and accessible to students. A reasonable work schedule would include both types of time, including regularly scheduled responsibilities (LLC dinners, staff meetings, etc.), and availability at varying intervals during the day and evening (one-on-one meetings with students, programming, etc.). The PL will work approximately 5 hours per week as follows: * 2 hours of the bi-weekly LLC Dinners. * 2 -3 hours planning or hosting events and excursions. * 45-minute weekly planning or one-on-one meetings with faculty liaison. * 45-minute bi-weekly planning or one-on-one meetings with supervisor. * 1 hour of availability for one on ones with students. * 1-hour bi-weekly team meeting with G.L.O.B.E. Team. * The number of hours worked may fluctuate week to week-a PL may work more or less than 5 hours per week, as necessitated by 1-1 meetings early in the semester, ongoing student support, and co-curricular events. The total hours worked during the semester should not exceed 80 hours. When performing duties related to the PL position and for the expected 5 hours per week, the PL role will be the staff member's priority. The PL should be prepared to arrange their schedule to prioritize the PL role, maintaining job performance as well as their own academic progress. 2.) Meetings & Communication * PLs must actively participate in training, planning, and communication to fulfill their role effectively. * Attend ongoing training throughout the fall semester (in-services). * Participate in weekly team meetings with G.L.O.B.E. staff. * Hold one-on-one planning meetings with both the assigned faculty liaison and supervisor. 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 **************************** 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 ************************. 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.

Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level. We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy. With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors. The Office of Development manages fundraising across the institution. Focused on a constituency based fundraising model, our team works directly with the research programs and executive office to set an overarching fundraising strategy that supports the important work of our scholars. In Brookings Development, we aim to: * Build and nurture relationships with donors and prospects to raise critical financial resources in support of the institution's fiscal health and to advance the mission of Brookings. * Safeguard Brookings's institutional values of Quality, Independence, and Impact. * Amplify the impact of our scholars' research and steward our donors' generosity with compelling and innovative programming for our donor groups. * Support our Board of Trustees in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities to protect and sustain the institution. * Partner closely with our colleagues across Brookings by providing best in class fundraising and fundraising operations to benefit all research programs. * In everything we do, strive for excellence, act with integrity, communicate with honesty, show respect and collegiality, be proactive, collaborative, creative, and solutions oriented. Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week. Responsibilities Ready to contribute to Brookings Success? The Senior Coordinator, Individual Giving provides essential operational, administrative, and writing support to the Individual Giving team. Reporting to the Managing Director of Individual Giving, this role is responsible for managing key systems and processes that support donor engagement, including database maintenance, board briefing development, project coordination, and logistical execution of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities. The Senior Coordinator will prepare board briefings and fundraising materials, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and serve as the key manager for Raiser's Edge NXT database entry for gift officers across the team. This position resolvealso work with scholars across five programs to develop compelling program and project summaries to advance fundraising goals. Must be able to synthesize feedback from internal stakeholders and revise content to align with project priorities. Success in this role requires strong project management, attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, excellent writing skills, and the ability to anticipate and respond to team needs in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to manage multiple projects at a time with varying priorities. Fundraising and stewardship administrative support (60%) * Partner across the Individual Giving team to track cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies in Raiser Edge NXT for all individual donor activities. * Maintain the database with up-to-date solicitation and cultivation information. * Ensure that all NXT records are up to date with recent meeting activity, meeting read-outs, and immediate next steps. * Lead the proposal review process for the Individual Giving team. * Prepare draft gift agreements for donors. * Help develop giving reports to be shared with the Development Team and Executive Office. * Provide logistical and technical support for meetings and conference calls, send calendar appointments, track anticipated attendance, and prepare attendance reports as needed. * Develop meeting agendas for standing Individual Giving team meetings and circulate meeting notes as appropriate. * Ensure agendas and materials are timely distributed in advance of each meeting. * Conduct mail merges, material compilation, and various other office support projects as needed. * Respond to development specific to questions from donors. * Take meeting notes and ensure follow-up for donor meetings as necessary. * Handle sensitive information and confidential projects. * Through general reading and research, keep up to date with Brookings' research programs and donor interests. * Assist with Board of Trustee business meetings as needed. * Assists with special projects and other duties as needed. Development writing and project coordination (40%) * Serve as project manager for Individual Giving team * Support briefing process for Executive Team meetings with the Board of Trustees and other priority prospects as needed. * Draft compelling proposals and program and project summaries that inspire support for priority work. * Conduct ad-hoc research assignments regarding individual donors. * Format and prepare reports for management and Board review. * Ensures notification of donors about Brookings events and activities. * Research, write and edit proposals and other written fundraising materials as necessary. * Serve as Individual Giving team lead on assigned communication initiatives, in partnership with the Development Communications team. * Coordinate with scholars and other operations staff across programs. Qualifications Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications: Education/Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree required. Minimum five years of professional relevant administrative experience required (preferably in a Development Office and/or nonprofit organization). Experience working with high-net worth or high-profile individuals is highly preferred. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Knowledge/Skill Requirements Excellent interpersonal, organizational, technical, and communication skills required. Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading, writing, and editing skills, and ability to research information and compile for briefings. Must have acute attention to detail, and be discreet, dependable, and work quickly. Must have the proven ability to exercise excellent judgment and initiative while maintaining confidentiality. Professional demeanor and high level of comfort working with high-profile individuals. Ability to interact politely with the public, as well as internal constituents, and have an excellent phone and email skills. Must be able to function independently and in close cooperation with others. Must be able to coordinate a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently follow up on details. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, donor software such as Raisers Edge (or other CRM), and the capacity to learn other types of software including Publisher, and Adobe Pro. Additional Information What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off, and workplace flexibility. For more information, please visit Brookings Benefits. Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply. Please note: if you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings. Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including diversity of experience, thought, and personal background. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. All selection decisions are based upon merit, skills, abilities and experience.

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University Department: School of Public Affairs Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Modality: Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week) Union: SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. : Summary: The Graduate Admissions Specialist will serve a vital processing, tracking, and front-line role within the Office of Graduate Admission (OGA) in the School of Public Affairs. The Graduate Admissions Specialist will primarily provide support for the timely and thorough processing of prospective graduate student applications, including direct interface with applicants (written, online, and in person), extensive use of the campus' CRM, Salesforce, and the management and update of an array of tracking spreadsheets. This position will also provide support with admissions, enrollment, and assessment reports; merit aid (Graduate Financial Aid ((GFA)) notifications, tracking, and auditing; international student immigration paperwork; admissions marketing collateral; and relevant event preparation, delivery, and follow-up. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Graduate Admissions & Enrollment Analytics as part of the SPA Office of Graduate Admissions, which includes the Assistant Dean of Graduate Enrollment, the Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment and Advisement Coordinator, supporting graduate student staff. In addition to the OGA staff, the position will work with the SPA Senior Associate Dean, graduate applicants and admitted students, graduate advisors, International Student and Scholar Services staff, and faculty members, as well as other campus graduate admissions units and support services. The position may also directly supervise one to two hourly graduate students. Essential Functions: 1.) Application & Admissions Support * Primarily responsible for supporting the Associate Director of Graduate Admissions & Enrollment Analytics. Duties include processing applications, entering, and maintaining relevant admissions data in various University systems. This position will review official and unofficial college transcripts to verify final grade point averages (GPA), degree conferral, and send international transcripts for evaluation. This position will regularly assist SPA graduate applicants, admitted students, faculty members, and staff with their questions and concerns regarding the application/admissions processes utilizing various mediums (written, online, in-person, and over the phone), including bi-monthly Application Coaching Session virtual presentations. The Specialist will also support the merit aid (Graduate Financial Aid ((GFA)) notification, tracking, and auditing processes of the School. This position assists with the edit and release of communications related to application, admission and/or merit aid processes. This position will also collect and submit international student immigration paperwork for processing and track international student visa status. This area of responsibility may include supervising one to two graduate student staff in support of the OGA process. 2.) Spreadsheet Management & Data Reporting * Creates and manages an array of application, admission, and merit aid spreadsheets requiring regular updates. Contributes to enrollment and assessment reports including the monthly Graduate Enrollment Report as well as the annual Assessment Report. Completes ad hoc data requests related to recruitment, yield,, and international student statuses. 3.) Events Planning & Logistics * This position intermittently supports OGA's efforts to plan, execute, and follow-up on recruitment/admission/ onboarding events for prospective and admitted graduate students. This position will be asked to periodically extract targeted distribution lists from the CRM to support graduate enrollment initiatives. 4.) Other Duties as Assigned * Occasional other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibility: * Supervises one to two hourly graduate student staff who support the application and data entry/management processes for the SPA Office of Graduate Admissions. Student staff maintain part-time work commitments primarily during the academic year and in support of peak demand for SPA's Spring and Fall enrollment cycles. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: * Full-Time. * 35 hours per week. * Hybrid 1 work modality (3 - 4 days in office). Salary Range: * $27.50 - $30.75 per hour. Required Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent. * Advanced training in MS Office software applications or equivalent in education, training, and experience. * 1 - 3 years of relevant experience. * A minimum of one (1) year of relevant full-time professional experience (post-degree) in a higher education environment or other relevant experience in a high traffic, customer contact position within a complex organization. * Experience with databases and acute attention to detail. * Proficiency in MS Office software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web-based research. * Experience managing sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality. Preferred Education and Experience: * Master's Degree or equivalent. * Familiarity with Salesforce, CRM or other customer relationship management software and/or Colleague a plus. * Experience in a front-line customer service role. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: * Must be able to work some evening and weekend hours as required. * Ability to gather and analyze data using basic research methods and databases. * Comfort and experience with computer technology and willingness to learn new computer programs. * Ability to manage a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; be a proactive self-starter; adapt and operate at a high level of efficiency with moderate direction and supervision; complete multiple assigned tasks independently and on schedule. * Excellent administrative and organizational skills. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), with a customer service orientation and ability to communicate; effectively interact with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds. * Team-oriented with an ability to foster positive and productive working relationships in a professional and courteous manner with students, staff, and faculty. Work Authorization/Security Clearance: * Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Other Duties: * Please note this job description 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. Benefits AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options. Other Details * Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check. * Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university. * 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. Current American University Employees American University current employees 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 ************************. 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.

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University Department: Development - Schools & Colleges Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular FLSA Status: Exempt Work Modality: Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week) Union: : Summary: Working in and reporting to University Advancement, the Assistant Dean of Advancement for the College of Arts and Sciences is the chief major gift fundraiser for the College of Arts and Sciences at American University, the largest of AU's six schools. The Assistant Dean of Advancement works on behalf of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, shaping and executing plans for fundraising to meet the financial needs of the Dean's academic priorities for the College. The Assistant Dean of Advancement works exclusively in the area of major gift fundraising for the College and participates in the Dean's senior management team in order to understand fully and discuss implications of academic programs for development. The Assistant Dean of Development plans, implements, and oversees the major gift fundraising program for the College of Arts and Science with emphasis on gifts of $100,000 to $1,000,000+. The American University Art Museum, Center for Israel Studies, and Katzen Arts Center are each units of the College of Arts and Sciences with specific Development focus. The Assistant Dean of Advancement serves as a key member of the Dean's management team and as an ambassador of the College of Arts and Sciences. The Assistant Dean assists with the development of publications for the College of Arts and Sciences and other programs and special events by the Dean and Vice President of Advancement. The Assistant Dean supervises the activities of three additional fundraisers (two Directors and one Assistant Directors) and a Development Assistant who work in a collaborative, team atmosphere in support of donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, alumni programming, and special events. In coordination with the Dean, the Assistant Dean of Advancement and College of Arts and Sciences Advancement's team recruit and staff members for the College of Arts and Sciences advisory and volunteer councils, including the Arts Council, Science Council, and Center for Israel Studies Council. The Assistant Dean and College Advancement team strive to maximum councils' effectiveness, working closely with the Dean's office to establish agendas and programs for meetings and communications. As a specific component of the Assistant Dean of Advancement's responsibilities, the Assistant Dean works with the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences to secure dates and plan for the Dean's development work, including constituency events, travel for cultivation and solicitation, correspondence and regular contact with donors. The Assistant Dean of Advancement operates under the University's prospect development system with the expectations of achieving the following metrics through demonstration of a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and refined written and oral communication. Management and strategy development of a pool of approximately 150 assigned, rated, and staged prospects generally rated $100,000 - $1,000,000+, although some may be rated higher; meaningful contact or attempted contact of 100% of the assigned portfolio during any six month period; regular maintenance of prospect pipeline (i.e., planned and executed solicitations) to reflect a minimum of 15 major gift solicitations per year. Varying by stage of cultivation, consistent movement of prospects in assigned portfolio in proscribed timeframe. (As an example, it is expected that prospects will only be in qualification and early cultivation mode for 6 months, regular cultivation for 12 months, and pre-solicitation cultivation and consideration mode for 6 months). A minimum of 10 planned, strategic visits per month with many other interactions, meetings, events, and unplanned visits. Regular updates to contacts, staging, and ratings so that all reports are current for supervision meetings and monthly progress reports. Work in concert with University Advancement colleagues, including particularly close collaboration with the Leaderships Annual Giving Team, Planned Giving Team, and Office of Prospect Development, to conduct entrepreneurial prospect identification and qualification work equal to approximately 10 - 20% of all activity. (More if Assistant Dean meets expectations of progress with assigned portfolio). The Assistant Dean of Development's financial objectives will be established collaboratively and with close review of the capacity and readiness indicators of the Assistant Dean's prospect portfolio. Based on a general assessment of that portfolio now, the appropriate candidate should be able to secure a minimum of $1,500,000 annually in new commitments within 24 months of hire. As needed, the Assistant Dean updates and coordinates with the Senior Director of Development, Annual Giving to ensure that the messages and priorities are consistent for the mail and phone programs; coordinates with directors in other areas (Planned Giving, Leadership Annual Giving, Principal Gifts, other units) on mutual interest prospects and programs. Essential Functions: * With the Dean and independently, aggressively work major gifts portfolio under the prospect development rules and guidelines, actively setting and executing strategies on assigned major gift prospects, meeting or exceeding established benchmarks for visits, contacts, and solicitations, and securing gifts that support the academic priorities of the Dean, other units, or the University as a whole. * Develop, execute, manage, fundraising strategies, priorities, schedules and tactics for the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, including but not limited to: (1) identifying and engaging prospects around the Dean's academic priorities for the College; (2) planning travel and individual meetings; (3) managing regular communication with key prospects; (4) adding a development perspective to relevant matters that emerge in the School or on the Dean's leadership team; and, (5) managing all aspects of the Dean's Constituency Advocacy Councils, including developing strategy to cultivate and solicit council members for leadership giving at the College. * Manage, motivate, and evaluate the College of Arts and Sciences Development team: two Directors of Development, Assistant Director of Development, and Development Assistant. Develop major gift strategies and revenue expectations, donor stewardship initiatives, and special event plans to be implemented by appropriate staff members. Delegate and assign associated task, including creation and design of related publications. * Work with AU's Annual Giving team to effectively manage annual giving techniques and messages utilized in AU's direct marketing and phone programs, assuming responsibility for making sure the information about the College of Arts and Sciences used in these programs is accurate, up to date, and in line with the College's current fundraising objectives. Work closely with the Director of Development, Annual Giving, on annual Dean's letter or other equivalent solicitation pieces, ensuring that they occupy a reasonable and productive spot in AU's direct marketing calendar. * Other duties as assigned in support of the objectives of the Vice President of Advancement. Supervisory Responsibility: * Reporting to this position is the Director of Development, CAS, Assistant Director of Development, CAS, and Director of Development, SOE and CAS. Competencies: * Building and Supporting Teams. * Driving Continuous Improvement. * Acting Strategically. * Leading and Inspiring People. * Collaborative Leadership. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: * Full-time. * 35 hours per week. * Position also requires occasional evening and weekend work. Salary Range: * $160,000.00 - $179,000.00 annually. Required Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent. * Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution. * 8 or more years progressively responsible development experience required, with at least 4 years in demonstrated success in securing major gifts of $100,000+. * Supervisory experience. * Familiarity with and experience following guidelines of an established Prospect Management System. * Computer literacy with MS Office suite or equivalent and familiarity with fundraising systems. * Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Preferred Education and Experience: * Master's degree or equivalent. * 8 - 10 years of relevant experience. Travel Required: * This position requires regular local travel, and out of area travel approximately 25 - 40% of time. Other Duties: * Please note this job description 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. Benefits AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options. Other Details * Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check. * Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university. * 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. Current American University Employees American University current employees 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 ************************. 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.

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. is available only to enrolled American University students. 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: Washington College of Law Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Description: Summary: The American University Washington College of Law (WCL) Office of Strategic Communications & Marketing (OSCM) is seeking a part-time Marketing Assistant with strong content-creation and digital media skills for approximately 20 hours per week. The Marketing Assistant will play a key role in bringing AUWCL's brand voice to life across digital platforms-especially Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other short-form video channels. Working closely with the Assistant Dean and the OSCM team, the Marketing Assistant will help shape WCL's storytelling through creative, high-quality, and high-impact visual content. Essential Functions: * Planning, producing, filming, and editing short-form video content for social media platforms, particularly Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok-style content, and other channels. * Developing upbeat, creative, trend-aligned video concepts that highlight the AUWCL experience, student life, faculty work, and major initiatives. * Producing polished and professional videos for more formal or serious topics (e.g., events, academic programs, faculty interviews, and institutional campaigns). * Contributing to and helping manage a content calendar to ensure consistent, timely delivery of digital assets. * Brainstorming new and innovative multimedia ideas that advance the law school's strategic goals and resonate with target audiences. * Repurposing and customizing content for a variety of platforms to maximize reach and engagement. * Supporting social media planning and execution, including posting, analytics, and monitoring trends. * Assisting with broader storytelling efforts, including writing captions, drafting short feature content, and capturing photography as needed. * Attending events to gather video, photography, and real-time social media content. * Other communication and marketing tasks as assigned. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: * Part-time. * 20 hours per week. * Schedule is flexible based on events and production needs. Salary Range: * $18.00 - $20.00 per hour. Required Education and Experience: * Must be a current American University student in good standing. * Must have digital content samples (i.e. TikTok/Instagram reels). Preferred Education and Experience: * Photography and graphic design skills (including Photoshop) are a plus. * Previous work in communications, marketing, or digital media is a strong plus. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: * Strong creative vision and demonstrated experience producing engaging short-form video content. * Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or mobile editing apps such as CapCut). * Familiarity with social media platforms and trends, especially Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. * Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, CRMs, and digital content tools. * Professionalism, reliability, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-moving environment. * Fast-paced, highly collaborative office with attendance at frequent (often weekly) events. * This role includes both on-campus event coverage and independent creative production. 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 **************************** 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 ************************. 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.

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. is available only to enrolled American University students. 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: Fraternity & Sorority Life Support Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Description: Summary: The Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) Graduate Student Assistant for the Center for Student Involvement reports to the Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life and provides advising and leadership development in areas of recruitment, risk management, member education, leadership training, and programming for the community. The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is the hub for the student experience at American University. CSI facilitates leadership development, organizational advising, and programs that help foster a sense of belonging for the next generation of changemakers. Our office is home to Student Government, Student Activities Council, Student Media, Student Organizations, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and the Graduate Leadership Council. Essential Functions: * Serve as the co-advisor to a designated FSL governing council (e.g., IFC, NPHC, Panhellenic), providing strategic guidance and mentorship to executive officers on governance, organizational development, policy interpretation, and budget management. * Serve as an advisor to Professional Greek Organizations, guiding them in organizational development, strategic event planning, and ensuring full compliance with all University policies and procedures. * Coordinate the planning and execution of the Fall and Spring New Member Series educational program, including communicating requirements to chapter leadership, tracking mandatory attendance records, and holding regular office hours. * Manage and implement the comprehensive marketing and communications strategy for the Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) community, overseeing content creation for all digital and print platforms to promote recruitment, signature events, and community standards. * Assist in design and implementation of targeted leadership development curriculum and training programs for FSL chapter and council executive officers, delivered through mandatory retreats, specialized workshops, and officer transition meetings. * Serve as an administrator for the Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) section of the Engage platform, ensuring compliance, event submissions, membership roster management, and required form submissions. * Actively represent FSL interests and contribute to required weekly Center for Student Involvement (CSI) and FSL staff meetings, 1:1s with the Assistant Director, and FSL governing council meetings. * Provide direct operational support for campus-wide Center for Student Involvement (CSI) events, including large-scale Involvement Fairs and Late Night and Weekend programming, requiring flexible evening and weekend schedules. * Assist in managing ongoing educational efforts related to hazing prevention, ensuring the Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) community's compliance with all university and state anti-hazing policies and mandatory reporting requirements. Competencies: * Advising and Supporting: Addresses the knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to providing advising and support to individuals and groups through direction, feedback, critique, referral, and guidance. Through developing advising and supporting strategies that take into account self-knowledge and the needs of others, we play critical roles in advancing the holistic wellness of ourselves, our students, and our colleagues. * Leadership: The Leadership competency area addresses the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of a leader, with or without positional authority. Leadership involves both the individual role of a leader and the leadership process of individuals working together to envision, plan, and effect change in organizations and respond to broad-based constituencies and issues. This can include working with students, student affairs colleagues, faculty, and community members. * Organizational and Human Resources: The Organizational and Human Resources competency area includes knowledge, skills, and dispositions used in the management of institutional human capital, financial, and physical resources. This competency area recognizes that student affairs professionals bring personal strengths and grow as managers through challenging themselves to build new skills in the selection, supervision, motivation, and formal evaluation of staff; resolution of conflict; management of the politics of organizational discourse; and the effective application of strategies and techniques associated with financial resources, facilities management, fundraising, technology, crisis management, risk management, and sustainable resources. * Student Learning and Development: The Student Learning and Development competency area addresses the concepts and principles of student development and learning theory. This includes the ability to apply theory to improve and inform student affairs and teaching practice. * Technology: The Technology competency area focuses on the use of digital tools, resources, and technologies for the advancement of student learning, development, and success as well as the improved performance of student affairs professionals. Included within this area are knowledge, skills, and dispositions that lead to the generation of digital literacy and digital citizenship within communities of students, student affairs professionals, faculty members, and colleges and universities. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: * Part-time. * 20 hours per week. * Hybrid modality. * Late-night and weekend programming as needed. Salary Range: * $18.95 per hour. Required Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree required. * Admittance to the HESA program. * Undergraduate student programming experience. Preferred Education and Experience: * Membership in a recognized fraternity/sorority. * Experience with marketing, graphic/design. * Experience in and/or working with fraternities and sororities and leadership development. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. * Strong organization skills and attention to detail. * Ability to adapt to and work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. * Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies. * Ability to work collaboratively. 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 **************************** 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 ************************. 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.

ABOUT US The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners. ASPEN ECONOMIC STRATEGY GROUP The Aspen Economic Strategy Group (AESG), a program of the Aspen Institute, is composed of a diverse, bipartisan group of distinguished leaders and thinkers with the goal of promoting evidence-based solutions to significant U.S. economic challenges. Co-chaired by former U.S. treasury secretaries Henry M. Paulson, Jr. and Timothy F. Geithner, the AESG fosters the exchange of economic policy ideas and seeks to clarify the lines of debate on emerging economic issues while promoting bipartisan relationship-building among current and future generations of policy leaders in Washington. ABOUT THIS ROLE The AESG is seeking an intern with a demonstrated interest in economic policy who is motivated, responsible, and detail oriented. The ideal candidate has a passion for supporting a wide range of communications, operational, administrative, and logistical tasks; is creative, enterprising, and eager to learn on the job; is excited about balancing multiple, often simultaneous, activities; and has extremely high standards for the quality of their work. Qualified candidates must demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills, impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to flourish on a small, dynamic, and fast-paced team. Critical thinking skills are also essential, as is the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations. This position works under the guidance of the Policy Director and Senior Program Associate. This internship is expected to work up to 24 hours per week at $18/hr. This role is anticipated to begin Mid-January 2026 and end May 2026. The expectation is for this role to be in our Washington D.C. office a minimum of 2x a week to collaborate with colleagues. WHAT YOU WILL DO Event and Administrative Support Assist with the preparation of materials for AESG public and private events, including guest lists, readings, participant bios, and agendas. Support program staff with document formatting, printing, copying, and other administrative tasks. Prepare agendas for weekly team meetings and take notes during meetings and calls. Research Support Research various economic policy topics and issues as requested by policy director Gather information from credible academic sources and create succinct summaries of complex economic policy issues Communications Support Draft and/or proof-read correspondence, event materials, and other written materials Draft original digital media content including video, graphics, photo editing, e-newsletters, and social media posts Maintain, update, and use computer programs for mailing lists and databases Draft tweets featuring AESG content or member writings LEARNING OBJECTIVE Opportunity to translate economic research into policy impact. Improve data analysis and computer programming knowledge. Gain experience in event planning and execution. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE Must be currently enrolled in college or recently graduated college (within one semester from graduation). Previous experience in a professional setting. A desire to learn, sense of humor, flexibility, and resourcefulness. Outstanding organizational skills, with emphasis on time-management, attention to detail and the ability to plan, organize and carry out multiple activities, event planning. Strong, demonstrable writing and communications skills. Proficiency using Twitter, Wufoo, MailChimp, contact databases, Canva/graphic design software, and/or website maintenance experience preferred. Familiarity with domestic US economic policy and interest in keeping up with recent economic research. Previous economic policy research experience and/or a demonstrated interest in economic research is a plus. Interest in learning more about research processes, initial literature reviews, and summarizing complex economic topics and papers. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please email **************************** or call ************ in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University Department: Labor Relations Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular FLSA Status: Exempt Work Modality: Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week) Union: Job Description: Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Labor Relations, assists with the administration of the University's labor relations program for staff bargaining units for the University. Program activities include coordination and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements; administering employee grievance program to include coordination of grievance meetings and drafting grievances responses, addressing contract administration and interpretation questions for partners throughout the University; providing contract compliance training for University employees, staffing labor-management forums, compiling and disseminating data consistent with contractual and legal obligations, and providing employee relations support on conduct and performance matters involving union employees. The Labor Relations Advisor is an advisor to academic and administrative departments on routine and complex labor relations matters. Essential Functions: * Advises and trains management officials and other University partners on routine and complex labor relations matters, including questions of contractual compliance, , concerns related to performance issues and disciplinary actions involving union employees. Advises and assists managers in identifying labor relations issues, providing technical expertise and strategic guidance, and recommending appropriate course of action. Responds to Workday help desk tickets involving labor relations matters. * Assist the university's team in contract negotiations including coordination of bargaining meetings. Maintains notes at bargaining sessions and maintains records of bargaining and bargaining proposals. Prepares bargaining proposals and counterproposals, serving as participating bargaining team member. Serves as liaison with Provost, other HR offices, and other University partners to promote alignment between bargaining team and AU stakeholders. * Supporting administration of employee grievance procedure, arbitration proceedings, and unfair labor practice charges. Investigates grievance allegations, sets up grievance meetings with union, drafts and issues grievance responses. * Provide employee relations support on matters involving union employees including investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement measures. Conducts investigations in response to union and employee allegations of management wrongdoing. Reviews disciplinary actions including terminations and performance improvement actions involving union employees. Advises on workplace policies involving union employees including in areas such as hybrid work, work schedules, leave, and performance management. * Manage administration of union dues, review remittance reports, make entries in workday, refer to payroll. Manage bargaining unit classification in workday including review of all job changes including new hires and categorizing employees based on bargaining unit eligibility and bargaining unit status. Compile and disseminate data to unions consistent with contract and law, including new employee lists, current employee rosters, orientation participants, and changes to bargaining unit status. Competencies: * Serving Customers. * Acting Strategically. * Acquiring and Analyzing Information. * Prioritizing and Organizing. * Displaying Creativity. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: * Full-time, 35 hours/week. * Exempt. * Hybrid 1 work modality (3-4 days onsite/week). * Work is generally performed in an office environment with hybrid work opportunities. Work is generally performed during normal business hours with some work required outside of the regular work schedule. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily. Salary Range: * $85,000 - $95,000 annually. Required Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent. * 3-5 years of relevant experience. * At least 2 years of professional experience in collective bargaining and labor relations activities. * Experience must include contract administration, grievance processing, performance management and disciplinary activities, as well as facilitating on-going communication and working relationships with employee representative organizations and other college stakeholders. Preferred Education and Experience: * Experience in higher education preferred. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Knowledge of: * Principles and practices of employee and labor relations, collective bargaining, and employment laws; * Human Resources policies and practices, * Labor-management principles, * Program development and administration principles and practices. Skill in: * Practical application of collective bargaining and labor and employment laws; * Effective written and oral communications, listening, presentation, group facilitation; influencing and negotiations; * Effective use of mediation and conflict resolution techniques; * Use of technology tools to, analyze data, create reports and conduct training and presentations, use of spreadsheet applications. * Coordinating activities with other internal departments and/or external agencies; * Effective project and time management. Ability to: * Reconcile labor relations issues in the context of both existing labor agreements and desired future states of labor and employee relations * Work within a diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of university community; * Support multiple complex projects concurrently. Benefits AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options. Other Details * Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check. * Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university. * 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. Current American University Employees American University current employees 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 ************************. 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.

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University Department: WAMU Branding and Audience Development Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular FLSA Status: Exempt Work Modality: Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week) Union: : Summary: WAMU 88.5 is a public media station owned and operated by American University. WAMU is the source for local, regional and NPR news and original programs in Washington DC. Since 1961, WAMU has been amplifying voices and sharing stories from the many neighborhoods and communities in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. The Director of Marketing and Communications serves in a key support role to the Senior Director of Marketing and Brand Engagement, assisting in the development and execution of all consumer marketing and communications activities for WAMU. The Director will oversee all external and internal-facing communications and collateral, including media relations. This role will also initiate and implement marketing and advertising campaigns exclusive to WAMU and in partnership with outside entities, as well as develop key messaging by audience segment optimized for distribution across on-air, digital, social, and print platforms. The Director will work in close collaboration with the larger Advancement team to ensure proper branding and messaging is consistent across all platforms and channels. This position will coordinate and collaborate with the Content and Underwriting Teams to build marketing for WAMU original content and events strategy. This position will collaborate with American University UCM in response to media inquiries. This is a revenue generating position with an annual goal. Essential Functions: 1.) Consumer Marketing and Branding Development * Consumer marketing and branding development to raise the station's regional and national profile, communicating our value proposition in our original and syndicated programming, and building top-of-funnel awareness for fundraising conversion. * Develop key messaging using audience segmentation. * Develop and implement targeted marketing campaigns to support station goals and events singularly and in partnership with third parties. * Oversee all marketing collateral and presentation development. * Collaborate with Annual Giving colleagues to ensure a unified journey from acquisition to conversion. * Assist Annual Giving colleagues in design collateral for fundraising campaigns and promotion. * Identify and execute ad buys. * Assist and collaborate on marketing of nationally syndicated programs to major markets as required. * Ensure consistent and accurate articulation of WAMU's desired message, brand, and position both internally and externally, resulting in deeper listener engagement and diverse audience growth. 2.) Communications Strategy and Development * Develop effective external and internal communications strategies that support various functions and goals of the station and leverage on-air, digital, social, electronic, direct mail and print distribution channels to stakeholders in the community, at WAMU, and within the larger American University community. * Oversee all copywriting and editing across channels for marketing purposes. * Identify creative storytelling approaches to share WAMU's value including newsletters, annual report, and other channels to be identified. * Manage media relations in collaboration with WAMU leadership and UCM. 3.) Market Research * Perform research and analysis on all marketing and communications programs and benchmarks station's performance against industry standards. * Work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities to grow audience in the DMV and promote WAMU intellectual property. 4.) Budget Management * Assist in building and managing department budget in terms of revenue and expenses as they relate to marketing and communications programs. Supervisory Responsibility: * Manage staff in the development and execution of marketing and partnerships including part-time Sr. Graphic Designer and Advancement and Marketing Writer. Competencies: * Collaborative Leadership. * Displaying Creativity. * Prioritizing and Organizing. * Acquiring and Analyzing Information. * Supporting Coworkers. * Managing Performance. * Evaluating and Implementing Ideas. * Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: * Full-time. * 35 hours per week. Salary Range: * $108,000.00 - $118,000.00 annually. Required Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent. * 5 - 8 years of relevant experience. Preferred Education and Experience: * Master's degree or equivalent. * 8 - 10 years of relevant experience. Travel Required: * Occasional travel outside the region. Work Authorization/Security Clearance: * Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Other Duties: * Please note this job description 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. Benefits AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options. Other Details * Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check. * Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university. * 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. Current American University Employees American University current employees 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 ************************. 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.

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. is available only to enrolled American University students. 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: Washington College of Law Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Description: Summary: The Student Audio Visual Technician will assist with the setup and operation of audiovisual equipment for classes, conferences, and special events at the Washington College of Law. The Technician also provides support to students, faculty, and staff by answering the phone, responding to emails, and creating support tickets. Essential Functions: * Assisting with classroom and event support. * Recording of classes and events. * Assisting faculty with in-classroom AV needs. * Troubleshooting AV equipment and replacing defective or malfunctioning parts. * Video production projects, including interviews and instructional videos. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: * Part-Time. * Student. * Up to 20 hours per week. * We are currently looking for help during all office hours. The Audio Visual (AV) office hours are 8:00am until 10:00pm Monday through Thursday, 8:00am until 5:00pm on Friday, and Saturday from 8:00am until 3:00pm. * There will be an occasional opportunity for extra coverage outside of regular business hours for conferences or events. Salary Range: * $18.00 - $19.00 per hour. Required Education and Experience: * Enrolled student at American University. 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 **************************** 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 ************************. 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.

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. is available only to enrolled American University students. 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: Washington College of Law Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt : Summary: This is a graduate assistant role for a project called the Future of International Development (FID). FID is a Ford Foundation-funded project that brings together experts to discuss the future of international aid and development with a focus on rule of law and democracy. Specifically, FID will organize a series of workshops: in DC (April 16 & 17, 2026), London (June 2026), and Beijing (spring 2027). The workshops will bring together approximately 30 experts including lawyers, former government workers, members of international organizations and think tanks, and academics. The grad assistant will help with all aspects of organizing the workshops as well as preparing and editing concept papers both in advance of the workshops and, as revised, after the workshops. The grad assistant should have excellent organizational and communication skills. Prior experience implementing events and conferences will be an asset in this role. This position will also help coordinate with several research assistants (RAs), including law students and graduate students at AU and partnering professional schools (based at University College London and Peking University). As the Ford Foundation grant is a seed grant for a larger project, the grad assistant will help with identifying future and larger sources of funding.The grad assistant will report to Matthew Erie, Associate Professor of Law at WCL and Principal Investigator (PI) on this project. The project is an effort to build positive momentum on issues of critical importance to the world, and so the ideal candidate should demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment, and optimism. Essential Functions: * Organizing workshops. This includes the following tasks: working with PI on invitee lists; booking venues. * identifying caterers; drafting invites to participants, communicating with participants regarding travel accommodation, * dietary requirements, etc.; liaising with AU departments and vendors, etc.; arranging IT; coordinating with RAs. * Drafting and editing concept papers for the workshops. * Communications with PI, RAs, and various stakeholders for the project. * Identifying additional sources of funding and helping with drafting of applications. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Competencies: * Prioritizing and Organizing. * Acquiring and Analyzing Information. * Supporting Coworkers. * Developing Plans. * Managing Talent. * Acquiring and Analyzing Information. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: * Part-time. * 20 expected hours per week. Salary Range: * $18.00 - $22.00 per hour. Required Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent. * At least 1 year of relevant experience. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: * This role has flexibility in hours, depending on project volume and needs. Higher volume periods are anticipated to be, for instance, early Spring 2026 and the lead up to project workshops (i.e., organization of logistics and coordination with partners). It is estimated that the role will require approximately 20 hours per week during busy periods. * Start date should be as soon as possible. Please note that this grant funded currently supported through May 2027, could be extended based on availability of funds. * Familiarity with Outlook, Word, Excel, and working with encrypted shared folders are mandatory. * Previous experience working with senior professionals is a plus given the seniority of the participants to the workshops. * Please note this job description 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. 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 **************************** 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 ************************. 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.