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Administrative Support (Student)

American University
Spring Valley Building, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Apr 2026
💰 $34,000/yr

About the role

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Department:

School of Education

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

Incumbents provide reception and administrative support for the School of Education front desk reception area. Duties will include but are not limited to answering the front desk phone, greeting students and guests. Other duties will include scanning and photocopying, data entry, and other administrative tasks.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Provide reception and administrative support.

  • Answer the front desk phone.

  • Greet students and guests.

  • Scanning and photocopying.

  • Data entry.

  • Other administrative tasks assigned. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Part-time.

  • 15 hours per week.

Salary Range:

  • $17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

  • A currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at American University.

 

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and prior office experience is desirable.

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

  • This is a busy office, and we expect the front office student staff to be punctual and mature. A welcoming professional demeanor and attention to detail are important for success in this position.

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