Staff Assistant

The War Crimes Research Office (WCRO) at American University Washington College of Law is seeking a qualified and highly motivated candidate for the position of Staff Assistant. The Staff Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the office, assists with the implementation of WCRO initiatives, and serves as a key contact person for student activities, including the Summer Law Program in The Hague. As a full-time employee of American University, the Staff Assistant becomes eligible for tuition remission benefits at the University in the second semester after hire, making this an ideal position for a recent graduate interested in furthering his or her education. Regular duties include: - Managing office logistics, including office supplies, scheduling, and travel arrangements - Drafting correspondence for WCRO staff - Drafting grant proposals and reports to funders, and helping the Director to identify new sources of funding - Assisting with budget management - Coordinating the WCRO’s volunteer and consultant staff - Maintaining the WCRO website and online resources - Overseeing mail and electronic distribution of reports and publications - Arranging logistics for WCRO conferences and speaker events - Assisting with the outreach, implementation and follow-up activities related to the Summer Law Program in The Hague Other duties may include: - Preliminary design and layout for publications and marketing materials - Assisting with the collection and indexing of jurisprudence from international/ized courts and tribunals - Conducting research related to the work of the Office War Crimes Research Office: Originally established to work with the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, the WCRO now provides research for a variety of international/ized criminal tribunals engaged in the prosecution of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, including the International Criminal Court, the Special Court for Sierra Leone, and the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia.