Job Details
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Department:
Financial Operations
Time Type:
Part time
Job Description:
Summary/Objective
This undergraduate position functions as administrative support to the staff of the Office of Undergraduate Education and Academic Student Services (UEAS). Specifically, the position supports the Administrative Coordinator and UEAS Leadership team under the supervision of the Executive Assistant to the Dean of Undergraduate Education.
Primary responsibilities include greeting visitors, helping out with student inquiries, answering the phone, responding to inquiries regarding office services, and general office support. The Administrative Assistant should have strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and enjoy working on multiple projects at one time.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
* 10 hours per week.
* This position is only available to undergraduate students.
Salary Range
* $17.00/hour.
Required Education and Experience
* Position requires excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to interact in a courteous, professional, and diplomatic manner with a diverse student clientele, parents, and prospective students, faculty, and staff. Must have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, be comfortable with technology.
* Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, working closely with other office staff. Confidentiality and reliability are essential.
Others
* On occasion, the UEAS Administrative Assistant may have access to sensitive data, and a background check may be required.
Work Study:
No
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.
Other Details
* 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.
* American University is an E-Verify and Right to Work employer.
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