FWS-Eligible Student Office Assistant (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

American University is seeking an Office Assistant (FWS) for the College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office. This role is open to undergraduate students with Federal Work Study eligibility for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering calls, creating Excel lists and Word proposals, supporting events, social media content, and preparing logistics timelines. The position requires professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and in multicultural environments with excellent customer service.
• Comfortable moving event packages and equipment; able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer multi-line telephone.
• Create lists in Excel and proposals in Word.
• Gather research for study abroad programs, workshops, and classes.
• Create content for social media pages and posters for events.
• Plan logistics timelines and update documentation.
• Handle external reviews.

Skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multicultural environments

Customer service

Tools

Canva

Asana

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

American University is seeking an Office Assistant (FWS) for the College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office. This role is open to undergraduate students with Federal Work Study eligibility for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering calls, creating Excel lists and Word proposals, supporting events, social media content, and preparing logistics timelines. The position requires professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.