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American University ยท 1 day ago

Graduate Future of International Development Assistant (Student)

American University is seeking a Graduate Future of International Development Assistant for a Ford Foundation-funded project focused on international aid and development. The role involves organizing workshops, drafting concept papers, and identifying funding sources while collaborating with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Organizational skillsCommunication skillsEvent planningResearch skillsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelEditing skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

This position is available only to enrolled American University students
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
At least 1 year of relevant experience
Familiarity with Outlook, Word, Excel, and working with encrypted shared folders are mandatory

Preferred

Prior experience implementing events and conferences will be an asset in this role
Previous experience working with senior professionals is a plus given the seniority of the participants to the workshops

Company

American University

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American University's historic academic strengths are rooted in social responsibility and our dedication to cultural and intellectual diversity.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Rodrigo Yepez-Lopez
Co-founder of Legal Haven
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Katie Benoit
Interim Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Operating Officer/Senior Woman Administrator
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