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
Meetings Manager
Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for Meetings, this position is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of AAU's constituent meetings, workshops, and both in-person and virtual events. The Meetings Manager will collaborate with staff across departments to manage logistics such as budgeting, venue selection, travel arrangements, technology needs, and VIP support, ensuring events are seamless and well-executed. The position will also serve as a liaison between constituent group members and AAU staff, managing communication, distributing materials, and maintaining membership lists.
Social Media Manager
As a member of AAU's Communications Team, this role will develop and execute a comprehensive, creative, and engaging social media strategy to enhance AAU's brand visibility and policy advocacy efforts with key audiences. The Social Media Manager will create original content to engage federal policymakers, journalists, and key policy influencers while planning and executing targeted campaigns using written, graphic, and multimedia content. Additionally, the Social Media Manager will propose relevant and timely social media initiatives, manage digital assets, and provide limited design support for AAU products.
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].
Diversity and Inclusion
AAU is deeply committed to diversity and to fostering a sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every AAU employee has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which in turn helps us better serve our members. Read more about AAU’s values here.