DHS Front Office Assistant (Student) (FWS)

American University; United States; Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

American University is seeking an undergraduate student to assist with front office communication, admin duties, and event planning in the College of Arts & Sciences. This part-time role is available only to enrolled students with a Federal Work Study award.

The position includes designing graphics with Canva, growing Instagram presence, and coordinating communications with faculty. Office tasks use Microsoft 365; prior office experience is helpful.

Formación

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a Student role.
• FWS eligibility and active award required.

Responsabilidades

• Elicit and organize communications content from faculty members.
• Design engaging graphics for newsletters, events and social media content using Canva and other tools.
• Manage and grow our Instagram presence through creative posts and stories.
• Collaborate with the team to organize and manage department events.
• Other administrative tasks using Microsoft 365 apps.

Conocimientos

Strong oral communication

Strong written communication

Digital communication

Herramientas

Canva

Instagram

Microsoft 365

Descripción del empleo

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.

Department

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Description

Summary: The Department of Health Studies is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to assist with front office communication, administrative duties, and event planning.

Essential Functions

• Elicit and organize communications content from faculty members.
• Design engaging graphics for newsletters, events and social media content using Canva and other tools.
• Manage and grow our Instagram presence through creative posts and stories.
• Collaborate with the team to organize and manage department events.
• Other administrative tasks using Microsoft 365 apps.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Part-time. 6 hours per week.

Salary Range

$18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

Student must have an active Federal Work Study (FWS) award.

This position requires strong oral, written and digital communication skills and the ability to multi-task and work independently.

Preferred Education and Experience

Preference for students with majors and minors in the Health Studies Department.

Prior experience working in an office setting is highly recommended.

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.

Legal & Compliance

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.