Founded in 1900, the Association of American Universities is composed of America’s leading research universities. AAU’s member universities transform lives through education, research, and innovation.
AAU helps shape policy for higher education, science, and innovation; promote best practices in undergraduate and graduate education; and strengthen the contributions of leading research universities to American society.
Why Work for AAU? A career with us provides the opportunity to work with the leaders of some of the world’s most distinguished universities to advance their educational missions of teaching, research, and service. You will be joining a team of talented, experienced, and dedicated professionals.

Current Openings
Government Relations Senior Assistant
AAU is excited to announce an opening for a Government Relations and Public Policy (GRPP) Senior Assistant. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for GRPP and also supporting the GRPP Senior Coordinator, this position will provide comprehensive administrative support through Outlook email and calendar management, Zoom conferencing, travel scheduling and booking, document drafting, coordinating visits to Capitol Hill offices and other stakeholders, conducting research and analysis to support advocacy and policy initiatives, drafting letters, briefs, legislative summaries, and attending and reporting on hearings, briefings, and meetings.
Need To Know
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
AAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We make all employment decisions without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
AAU also complies with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA). If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with AAU, please call 202.408.7500 or send an e-mail to [email protected].