Front Desk Assistant (Student)

American University; Washington; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American University’s Kogod School of Business is seeking a part-time Front Desk Assistant to support the Career Development office. You will greet visitors, manage inquiries, and assist with events and documentation in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, handling Handshake and UConnect tasks, and assisting with social media and content creation. Ideal candidates are undergraduate students with strong organization and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Students pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility, initiative, and ability to multitask and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Maturity and an elevated level of professionalism, especially as it relates to building and maintaining relationships with prospective and visiting employers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.

Responsibilities

• Staff the front desk during business hours (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday) on a scheduled basis.
• Greet guests, answer phones, and respond to or redirect emails.
• Support students to make and check-in for appointments for students with Career Development staff and Peer Consultants.
• Provide support for and troubleshoot student and employer issues in Handshake, Kogod’s job and internship platform.
• Support with the Kogod Talent Network system.
• Monitor and assess the Document Review process in KTN (assess, request feedback, and approve undergraduate resumes based on criteria).
• Create alumni accounts.
• Monitor the Kogod Talent Network email inbox for inbound requests.
• Support basic troubleshooting and answer basic questions about what the system does.
• Review and approve content such as blog posts and videos for UConnect (the career website platform).
• Assist with content creation, social media support, and presentation development.
• Support general office operations and administrative projects such as data entry, filing, copying, and maintaining shared spaces.
• Provide backup assistance for event and space setup, including flipping the lounge for events or meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Professionalism

MS Office

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Handshake

KTN

UConnect

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Sep 22, 2026

$18/hour

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Department:

Kogod School of Business

Time Type:

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

Career Development at the Kogod School of Business at American University supports undergraduate and graduate business students in their professional development. Front Desk Assistants are student employees who serve as the first point of contact for all visitors to the office, including students, employers, alumni, faculty, and staff. Front Desk Assistants provide essential administrative and customer service support in a fast-paced, student- and employer-facing environment.

Essential Functions:

Staff the front desk during business hours (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday) on a scheduled basis.

Serve as the first point of contact for the Kogod Career Development office—greeting guests, answering phones, and responding to or redirecting emails from the [e-mail] account.

Support students to make and check-in for appointments for students with Career Development staff and Peer Consultants.

Provide support for and troubleshoot student and employer issues in Handshake, Kogod’s job and internship platform.

Support with the Kogod Talent Network system.

Monitor and assess the Document Review process in KTN (assess, request feedback, and approve undergraduate resumes based on criteria).

Create alumni accounts.

Monitor the Kogod Talent Network email inbox for inbound requests.

Support basic troubleshooting and answer basic questions about what the system does.

Review and approve content such as blog posts and videos for UConnect (the career website platform).

Assist with content creation, social media support, and presentation development.

Support general office operations and administrative projects such as data entry, filing, copying, and maintaining shared spaces.

Provide backup assistance for event and space setup, including flipping the lounge for events or meetings.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Part-time.

8 - 15 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

Students pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Strong leadership and communication skills.

Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail.

Flexibility, initiative, and ability to multitask and work both independently and as part of a team.

Maturity and an elevated level of professionalism, especially as it relates to building and maintaining relationships with prospective and visiting employers.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Students available for both the fall and spring semesters preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach a resume and cover letter to their applications.

All student employees will receive cross-training in front desk operations, event setup and support, and social media assistance. Flexibility to assist in these areas as needed is expected.

Must be willing to sign and adhere to a Confidentiality Agreement to ensure the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information.

Ability and willingness to lift up to 25 lbs and assist with moving furniture and equipment during event setup and teardown.

Benefits of Working for the Kogod Career Development: Be at the heart of career support, recruiting action, and interact with students, staff, faculty and employers. Develop valuable experience in working with time management and customer service. Become a master of networking and build your professional network.

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.

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