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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
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Department:
Time Type:
Part timeFLSA Status:
Non-ExemptJob Description:
Summary:
The Administrative Support Assistant is a student who will work with the Department Manager for the School of International Service’s Global Inquiry Department. This position will assist with project-based organizational tasks, including, but not limited to, data collection, maintaining inbox, and front office coverage.
Essential Functions:
This student must be dependable, organized, and skilled with the Microsoft Office suite. Prior office experience is helpful.
Assist with event logistics, such as maintaining a registration list, creating an event webpage, and running technology for virtual events.
The student should be able to conduct basic research, analyze data, and compile relevant opportunities to support student engagement and development.
This position will assist with basic communication, social media campaigns, and website maintenance for the department.
Other duties as determined by the Department Manager.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
10 hours per week.
In-person work modality.
May require occasional evening, in-person, or virtual event attendance.
Salary Range:
$17.95 - $18.50 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks.
Knowledge of Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Canva etc.
Preferred Education and Experience:
AU Undergraduate or graduate student.
Prior administrative support experience is helpful.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
These qualifications would contribute to being successful in this position. Some candidates may feel they must have all the skills and experience before applying; we remind you that this is not the case. We will consider other relevant qualifications when evaluating your application 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.
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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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What you'll do
- The Administrative Support Specialist will assist the Department Manager with project-based organizational tasks, including data collection and maintaining the inbox. The role also involves event logistics, basic communication, and social media campaigns.
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