This list summarizes the Human Resources (HR) job announcement list, available in its entirety, at www.american.edu/hr/empmain.html. At the request of the departments listed, anyone interested in more information or in applying must contact HR at 885-2591. Do not call the hiring department. Listings are dated from the week before publication.

Academic Support Center Counselor
Campus Life
The Academic Support Center seeks applicants for a full-time counselor position. The counselor serves a variety of students, including students with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder, international students, and students with general academic concerns. The counselor will provide individual academic support, assist students seeking accommodations or screening for learning disabilities, conduct occasional workshops and programs, and provide outreach and consultation to the university community. The counselor reports to the director of the Academic Support Center in the Office of Campus Life, and collaborates with other ASC counselors, as well as with the Counseling Center, academic advisors, and university staff and faculty. Master’s degree in education, counseling, student development, or related field. Three years postsecondary experience in learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and academic assistance. Strong counseling and communication skills.

Projects Coordinator
#3319, Office of the President
American University is seeking a projects coordinator in the Office of the President. Reporting to the president’s chief of staff, this position is responsible for providing leadership on several university-wide initiatives, coordinating projects, providing staff support for committees, resolving a variety of issues requiring attention from the president’s office, and assisting the chief of staff with various activities and writing assignments. The successful candidate will have very strong organizational skills, analytical ability, excellent written and oral communication skills, good judgment and a calm, professional demeanor. BA or BS degree and minimum two years work experience required.

Director of Career Services
#1154, WCL
Washington College of Law seeks a director for the Office of Career Services to serve the career education, planning, and search needs of its students. Principal duties include informing students regarding the structure of the legal profession; assisting students in making interim and long-term career decisions; instructing students on search methodologies; arranging informational presentations in particular career areas by experienced attorneys; strengthening an outreach program to legal employers that enhances student access to summer and academic year maintaining a multi-media career resources library; administrating fall and spring on-campus recruiting programs. The successful candidate will have significant legal career services experience in an academic or law practice environment, managerial experience, and a commitment to helping law students develop the insight, skills, and experience. Master’s or law degree preferred. Desirable qualifications include a law degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school, law practice experience, familiarity with legal career opportunities in Washington, D.C., and the nation.

Assistant Director Financial Aid I
#1271, Enrollment Services
Assists the associate directors with administrative support and policy and procedure development in the delivery of financial aid to students. Also responsible for advising and counseling students and colleagues regarding federal, state, and institutional financial assistance programs. Determines student eligibility, performs verification, and authorizes financial aid packages. Administers all aspects of the federal Pell and State Grant programs. Participates in outreach and informational financial aid programs, attends public relations events and financial aid workshops related to recruitment and retention of students. Works on financial aid committees. BA or BS required, MA preferred; three years experience in financial aid administration required. Proficiency with computers; familiarity with accounts and budgeting; excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Director, Washington Semester Program Internships
#4409, WSWCP
Directs and oversees the Washington Semester Program internships and is responsible for securing internships for all Washington-based programs within WSWCP, including the ongoing (traditional semester and summer) programs; WINS and its stipend internships; the Future Global Leaders (Cyprus) Program; the Global Degree Program; the forthcoming Information Technology Program; and other proposed programs, such as the proposed Summer Institutes. The director will serve as the primary contact with potential internship sites and will be responsible for promoting the Washington Semester Program to new and diverse sites, for developing new internships, and for maintaining existing sites. Requires background in experiential education and human resources. Must possess superior interpersonal skills, require minimal supervision, and be prepared to work both away from the office throughout the Washington area to secure internships, and in the office preparing, maintaining, and publicizing the internship database and making internship opportunities available to students. Master’s degree in relevant field preferred with at least three years experience working in higher education, preferably with human resources or public relations background. Must have at least one to two years supervisory experience. Must have familiarity with the Washington area job and internship market, and college students. Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills and superior interpersonal skills as well as significant experience working with personal computers, with Microsoft Word, spreadsheet, and PowerPoint experience.

Director, Washington Semester American Indian Program
#4410, WSWCP
Director for Washington Internships for Native Students (WINS), a program designed to provide experiential education to American Indian students from tribal colleges and other colleges and universities. The director will serve as the primary contact with students, director of the academic programs and internship aspects of the academic experience, and primary contact for all other administrative aspects of the program. Will also work with faculty on curriculum and academic course development, with the program advisory council on policy and interaction with the American Indian community, and with the Washington Semester Program internship director to ensure that appropriate paid internship placements are secured in sufficient numbers to serve all admitted program students. Must have a background in the provision of college or university education, initiative, and knowledge of and experience with higher education and American Indian issues and policies. Must be a person who needs minimal supervision. MA is required for the position, PhD is preferred. Significant experience working with American Indians and with higher education is required, including student recruitment and retention, academic planning, work with experiential education, and experience with teaching and administration in the college environment.

Administrative Assistant
#4411, WSWCP
Responsible for clerical and general administrative support for WINS, the Washington Semester Program internship director, and the associate dean. Will send out routine mailings, e-mails, and faxes; maintain student applications, internship, and academic files; track communications; and help maintain routine databases. High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Must have at least one year of administrative support experience. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills as well as experience working with personal computers, and with Microsoft Word, spreadsheet, and PowerPoint.

Senior Budget Officer
#863, Budget Office
Reports to assistant director of budget. Manages university-wide budget data and provides guidance and training to the budget office staff and unit budget managers. Also responsible for conducting independent research and analysis in support of the university budget planning process. Advanced degree in business or related field preferred. Four to six years experience in budgeting, financial management, or cost accounting required, preferably in higher education. Excellent PC database management and graphic presentation skills required. Must have good written and interpersonal skills.

Technical Director
#912, CAS
Coordinates all technological and logistical aspects of productions in the performing arts season. Supervises all activities in the Butler Instructional Center. Teaches and trains students in the areas of stage carpentry, stage electronics, painting, props, stage management, sound reinforcement, as well as safety in all categories. Bachelor of fine arts in technical theatre, advanced knowledge of all areas of theatrical design, special event production, stage technology, and safety training. Must have at least two years of professional experience. Must be able to perform strenuous physical work such as climbing, working with heavy electrical equipment, and carpentry.

Financial Aid Counselor
#1315, Enrollment Services
Responsible for advising and counseling students, parents, and colleagues regarding federal, state, and institutional financial assistance programs. Provide financial advice and counseling to both prospective and enrolled students, parents, and AU administrators regarding the application process, bill payment, budgeting, and financial planning each semester. Must explain federal-institutional regulations, and interpret and apply federal-institutional regulations while reviewing federal income tax returns and other required verification materials. BA or BS preferred with at least one year experience in financial aid counseling in a large volume, multiprogram environment. Must possess an understanding of financial assistance programs as they relate to recruitment and retention of students. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.