AU Ready Hire

noriba GmbH; United States; On-site; USD 24,727 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for long-term career in higher education

Access to a diverse pool of positions

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking part-time candidates for the AU Ready Hire program at American University in Washington, DC. This role provides an opportunity to join a pool of qualified candidates for various temporary administrative positions across the university, including customer relations and office support.

Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and a keen interest in higher education. The role involves assisting in various administrative tasks and offers a competitive salary ranging from $17.95 to $25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least one year of administrative experience or two years of college with 4-5 years of administrative support experience.
• Strong interest in working within higher education.
• Superb communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Join a pre-screened candidate pool for diverse temporary positions.
• Assist in filling administrative and office support roles across the university.
• Engage in administrative tasks supporting university operations.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

American University is a student-centered research institutionlocated in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges,internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creatingmeaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University

Department:

Talent Acquisition

Time Type:

Part time

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

FLSA Status:

Work Modality:

Union:

Job Description:

American University’s Ready Hire program offers you a chance tobecome a part of a pre-screened and qualified pool of diversecandidates who are ready to fill a variety of temporary full-timeand part-time staff openings throughout the university. In itsyears of service to the university, the AU Ready Hire program hashelped to fill hundreds of positions across the university’sschools and departments.

The AU Ready Hire program is an excellent opportunity forprofessionals who are interested in working within higher educationfor the long term. The AU Ready Hire program helps to fillpositions such as senior administrative assistant, staff assistant,customer relations representative, program assistant, executiveassistant, and general office support positions throughout AmericanUniversity’s campus. This is an excellent opportunity for those whoare interested in entry and mid-level career opportunities and havea passion for working in higher education.

Salary Range:

• $17.95 - $25.00 per hour
  
  
• Non-Exempt
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of administrativeexperience or two years of college and 4-5 years of administrativesupport experience
  
  
• Strong interest in working within higher education
  
  
• Superb written and oral communication skills
  
  
• Demonstrable high level of attention to detail and high levelof professionalism
  
  

Additional Information

To apply to become a part of the AU Ready Hire program candidatepool, please submit your application through our online applicationsystem. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach a resume andcover letter to the online application. We will review yourapplication and if your experience and qualifications are a match,we will be in touch to discuss next steps.

The AU Ready Hire program works with a selected pool of candidates.Until you hear from an AU Ready Hire program representative, pleasecontinue to also apply directly to other positions posted on AU'swebsite.

Benefits

Click here to learn about American University's unique benefitoptions .

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successfulcompletion of a background check.
  
  
• Employees in staff positions at American University mustdeliver their services to the university from either the Districtof Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at theuniversity.
  
  
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any timewith or without notice.
  
  
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
  
  

Current American University Employees

American University current employees must apply through theiremployee Workday account. If you are a current employee at AmericanUniversity, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs reportwhich will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American Universitycareers site, email [e-mail].

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative actioninstitution that operates in compliance with applicable laws andregulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy),age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personalappearance, gender identity and expression, familyresponsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteranstatus, an individual’s genetic information or any other basesunder federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in itsprograms and activities.