- Salary
- $18+
- Location
- Battelle-Tompkins, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Administration
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.
This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.
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Department:
Time Type:
Part timeFLSA Status:
Non-ExemptJob Description:
Summary:
This Office Assistant (FWS) position for the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office is open to all undergraduate students with Federal Work Study Award and are enrolled in an American University degree program for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. A representative of the CAS Dean's Office.
Essential Functions:
Completing day to day tasks for the Dean’s Office (greeting visitors and answering multi-line telephone).
Creating lists in Excel and proposals in Word.
Gathering research for the study abroad programs, workshops, and classes.
Creating content for social media pages/posters for upcoming events.
Planning logistics timelines and updating documentation.
Handling external reviews.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Part-time.
5 hours per week.
Salary Range:
$18.40 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work in a team and in multicultural environments. Quality customer service and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable moving event packages/light furniture/equipment and able to lift 25 pounds.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Prior knowledge and experience in an office environment is a plus.
Skills in Canva, Asana, Microsoft Office applications; SharePoint, Excel, Word PowerPoint, etc. can be helpful for this position.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Office assistants work under direct supervision of the Special Assistant to the Dean and the CAS Senior Administrative Assistant.
Office assistants may enjoy a level of creative freedom in their role.
Must be available weekdays 9am to 5pm with preference of availability on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Weekly maximum hours to be determined.
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.
Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
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