Economics Administrative Support (Student) (FWS)

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College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Summary:

The undergraduate student will support the Department of Economics front office operations. The student will assist with basic office support, handle front-desk duties, and assist faculty with various tasks as needed. All undergraduate AU students with Federal Work Study award are eligible to apply for this position.

Essential Functions:

• Perform general duties including scanning, copying, and printing.

• Staff the front desk during scheduled shifts.

• Answer and route calls from the main phone line.

• Deliver mail and supplies to mail room and offices as necessary.

• Stock supplies.

• Assist with walk-ins and direct to appropriate services or contacts.

• Support any special projects or tasks as assigned by the Department Chair and Department Administrative Coordinator.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 5 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Current American University student enrolled in undergraduate program.

• Student must have an active Federal Work Study (FWS) Award.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Position requires customer service focus and communication skills and the ability to interact with students, faculty, and staff.

• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information appropriately.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• This position is available only to enrolled American University undergraduate students.

• Flexibility to work during the hours of 9 AM to 5 PM Monday - Friday.

• All AU undergraduate students with a Federal Work Study award are eligible to apply for this position.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

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