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Summary:

This position provides support to the Business Operations Coordinator on the Administration team of the Career Center and front-line support for a busy office of 28 full-time staff and about 10 part-time student employees.

Essential Functions:

• The Office Assistant will assist in scheduling appointments using Handshake, answering phones, greeting and interacting with customers, including current students (undergraduate and graduate), alumni, and employers.

• Additional duties include copying, filing, supply inventory, data entry, organizing event material, event preparation and setup, hand carrying material to other AU offices, and other projects as assigned.

Salary Range:

• $17.50-$17.75 per hour.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• 5-8 hours per week.

Required Education and Experience:

• The Incumbent must be a current or enrolled AU student.

• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced office and have some experience in a customer service-oriented environment.

• Other qualifications include attention to detail, strong writing and organizational skills, interpersonal and communication skills, a proven record of dependability, and the ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple tasks simultaneously, as assigned.

• Must be comfortable interacting with alumni, employers, and university staff.

Preferred Requirements:

• Previous work experience in a busy office is a plus.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• These preferred qualifications would contribute to being successful early on in this position, but these skills can be taught. Some candidates may feel that they must have all the skills and experience listed before applying; we remind you that this is not the case.

• We will consider other relevant qualifications when evaluating your application for this position. We strongly encourage students of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Additional Information:

• This position is for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, with a strong possibility of renewing for future semesters.

• Students who hold a FWS award are highly encouraged to apply.

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

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Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.