Events and Administration Assistant ( Student)

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

Job Description:

Summary:

The Events & Administrative Assistant will work closely with the Special Events Assistant and assist the Director of Special Events within the College of Arts and Sciences in coordinating and facilitating the setup and event logistics of CAS events in various locations on campus. The Events & Administrative Assistant will be cross-trained to assist with other administrative duties within the CAS Dean’s Office as and when required. The Assistant is expected to act professionally as a CAS Special Events Office representative.

Essential Functions:

• This student must be dependable, organized, and skilled with the Microsoft Office suite. Prior office experience is helpful.

• Assist with responding to emails, coordinating event logistics, assisting with set up and breakdown, maintaining registration list, creating event webpage, and/or running technology for virtual events.

• As applicable, assist with marketing campaigns and website maintenance.

• Other duties as determined by the CAS Dean’s Office.

Salary Range:
•    $17.50 per hour.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 
•    5-10 hours per week.
•    Remote work flexibility, based upon need.
•    May require occasional evening, in-person or virtual, event attendance.

Required Education and Experience:

• students who hold a Federal Work Study Award are highly encouraged to apply.

• Award who are enrolled in an American University degree program for the 2024-2025 academic year.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work in a team and in multicultural environment.

• Positive and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong sense of initiative, maturity, and a high level of attention to detail.

• Should be able to prioritize and work well as a team member.

• Quality customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Comfortable moving event tables/chairs/equipment and able to lift 25 pounds.

Preferred Experience:
•    If an applicant has event planning knowledge/experience, that is a plus!
•    Experience using Outlook and Microsoft Office.

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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