CLCE Office Staff (Student) (FWS)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FWS eligibility

Job summary

American University is seeking an Office Assistant for the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement. The role is part-time, in-person, 7 hours per week, and restricted to enrolled AU students with Federal Work Study eligibility.

You will greet visitors, respond to inquiries, manage phone and voicemail, and assist with coordinating campus service events. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and strong organization are preferred.

Qualifications

• Federal Work Study eligibility required.
• Administrative tasks experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries submitted to CLCE via central email.
• Answer phones and greet visitors.
• Check office voicemail system.
• Assist in the coordination of One-Day Service Events: MLK Day of Service, Read Your World Day, etc.
• Assist in updating contact information and outreach to nonprofit partners.
• Assist in setting up CLCE events.

Skills

Federal Work Study eligibility

Administrative tasks

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Enrollment as American University student

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

Job Summary

The Center for Leadership & Community Engagement is looking to hire Office Assistants to assist in our general operations and communications. Our office assistants will work 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 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 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. 7 hours per week. Salary Range: $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

• Federal Work Study eligibility.
• Administrative tasks (answering phones, filing, and organization).
• Customer service experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work 7 hours/week, based upon award.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Familiarity with community service work or CLCE’s programming.
• Experience with databases.
• Internet/Web research.
• Graphic design/social media experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position is restricted to Federal Work Study students. Pay is DC minimum wage. Start date is beginning of Fall semester.

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.

American University is an E-Verify employer. Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively \"Protected Bases\") in its programs and activities.

American University is a student centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.