Office Assistant (The Emancipator) Federal Work Study
FWS Office Assistant Position Description
The Howard University Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) engages thinkers and scholars at Howard University, in the country, and around the world in addressing deep and persisting racial inequities in areas including, but not limited to, technology, the environment, healthcare, the economy, governance, education, and the criminal legal system.
In addition to a residential fellowship program for intellectuals, and a research program, HIAS is home to The Emancipator, an award-winning nonprofit digital magazine that reimagines the nation’s first abolitionist newspapers for a new day. The Emancipator’s mission, like those who came before us, is to leverage the power of journalism to turn public opinion against racist policies and ideas.
Together, HIAS plans to enhance the general public’s understanding of racism and evidence-based antiracist solutions through research, collaboration, public lectures, workshops, and outreach programs.
Office Assistant
The Office Assistant is a federal work study student who will help with administrative tasks at The Emancipator. The Office Assistant will gain valuable experience in keeping calendars, event planning, document collection and filing, and professional collaboration and communication. The ideal candidate has exceptional attention to detail and organizational and time management skills, and is a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Business Administration and is focused on Marketing, Management, or a related field. The Office Assistant will report to the Managing Editor of The Emancipator. Applicants can contact Halimah Abdullah (lima.abdullah@howard.edu), Managing Editor at The Emancipator, to inquire about the position or receive a status update on their application. This job is for FWS awardees. Seeking morning and/or afternoon availability.
Principal Accountabilities:
Assist in the keeping of calendars and schedules
Support HIAS event planning and execution as assigned
Assist in documentation collection, storage, and cleanup
Assist in external and internal communication needs as assigned
Communicate clearly and professionally verbally and in writing