Graduate Assistant, AU Abroad (Student)

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Department:

Operations

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The AU Abroad Office seeks a highly motivated candidate to serve as Office Assistant with a focus on covering front desk operations. The Graduate Assistant will report to the Administrative Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Processing application materials for both outgoing and incoming study abroad students.

• Supporting additional activities such as social events for incoming students, study abroad alumni events, and information sessions.

• Establishing creative new ways to engage with students; and brainstorming ideas for AU Abroad’s social media platforms.

• The Graduate Assistant will regularly greet visitors to the office at the front desk, including prospective students, faculty, staff, and other special visitors.

• The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the AU Abroad Operations Team.

• Processing foreign transcripts and updating course information in a database, processing application materials and assisting with event planning and coordination.

• Provide support for initial student contact via email, phone and front desk and provide backup support for front desk operations.

• Other administrative duties as assigned by the Administrative Coordinator.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-Time.

• 20 hours/week.

• This position is for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

• Scheduled work hours are flexible within Monday through Thursday between 9:00am-5:00pm. 

• Cover during the busier lunchtime hour is requested/preferred.

• This is an in-person position, no hybrid work option. 

• Preference for candidates who can start between August 11 - 18, 2025.

Salary Range:

• $18 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• The incumbent must be an enrolled AU graduate student.

• Strong attention to detail and reliability are essential for success.

• Candidates should be creative, able to work independently, have experience organizing events for students, be familiar with social media.

• Experience previously working in a university office or managing social media platforms is a plus. 

• The right candidate will have excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience previously working in a university office or managing social media platforms is a plus. 

• Graduate student with international experience preferred and a demonstrated interest in international education. 

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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