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CLCE Office Assistant (Student) (FWS)

American University
Washington, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Dec 2025
💰 $190,000/yr

About the role

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

 

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Department:

Programs & Operations

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

 

The Center for Leadership & Community Engagement is looking to hire an Office Assistant to assist in our general operations and communications. Our office assistants will work about 7 hours a week in person and must have a federal work study award. Office assistants act as the first line of greeting and directing those looking to connect with our office, so they will become familiar with our programs and staff.  

 

Essential Functions: 

  • Respond to inquiries submitted to CLCE via central email.

  • Answer phones and greet visitors.

  • Check the office voicemail system.

  • Assist in the coordination of One-Day Service Events: MLK Day of Service, Read Your World Day, ext. 

  • Table at various events.

  • Assist in updating contact information and outreach to nonprofit partners.

  • Assist in setting up CLCE events.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Part-time.

  • Student.

  • This position is restricted to Federal Work Study students.

  •  7 hours per week.

Salary Range:

  • $17.95 per hour.

 Required Education and Experience:  

  • Customer service experience.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Strong organizational skills. 

  • Experience with databases.

  • Internet/Web research.

  • Graphic design/social media experience.

  • Familiarity with community service work or CLCE’s programming.

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