Literature Assistant (Student) (FWS)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

American University seeks a Federal Work Study Staff Assistant in the Department of Literature to support the office team and department chairs with day-to-day tasks, mail handling, and general data entry.

This part-time role is available only to enrolled American University students and requires about 5 hours per week. Experience with Canva or Adobe is a plus, and duties include creating promotional materials, assisting with events, and maintaining newsletters.

Qualifications

• Strong word processing and general computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively multi-task.
• Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Great attention to detail, including effective proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing general office duties such as photocopying, wordprocessing, and sorting/distributing mail.
• Greeting visitors, assisting staff/faculty/students with their inquiries, and answering telephone calls.
• Providing information orally and in writing to persons seeking information.
• Placing book orders, such as requesting desk copies.
• Creating flyer and promotional materials in Canva for courses and department events.
• Assisting with Department of Literature projects and events,including event and catering set up.
• Creating the department newsletter with information on events,job opportunities, etc.
• Receiving and keeping records of MFA and MA applications forgrad program directors.
• Performing any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Organization

Communication

Proofreading

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, andContribute to Your University Community.

This position isavailable only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible touse Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWSfunds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan orsectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWSfunds, please contact American University's Office of FinancialAid.

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Department

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

The Department of Literature is seeking a Federal Work Studystudent to provide assistance to the department office team. TheStaff Assistant works closely with the Literature SeniorAdministrative Assistant and department chairs in a variety ofday-to-day and programmatic tasks.

Essential Functions

• Performing general office duties such as photocopying, wordprocessing, and sorting/distributing mail.
• Greeting visitors, assisting staff/faculty/students with theirinquiries, and answering telephone calls.
• Providing information orally and in writing to persons seekinginformation.
• Placing book orders, such as requesting desk copies.
• Creating flyer and promotional materials in Canva for coursesand department events.
• Assisting with Department of Literature projects and events,including event and catering set up.
• Creating the department newsletter with information on events,job opportunities, etc.
• Receiving and keeping records of MFA and MA applications forgrad program directors.
• Performing any additional duties as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Part-time.
• 5 hours per week.

Salary Range

• 18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

• Strong word processing and general computers skills includingknowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and AdobeAcrobat.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectivelymulti-task.
• Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Great attention to detail, including effective proofreadings skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with graphic design programs (such as Adobe orCanva) a plus.
• Knowledge of the Department of Literature programs is aplus.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Additional hours available on an as-needed basis. Scheduledwork hours are flexible within the 9-5 business hours.
• This position is restricted to students with a Federal WorkStudy award.
• Please attach a cover letter, resume, and schedule availabilitywhen submitting an online application.
• Department of Literature located in Battelle-Tompkins237.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled AmericanUniversity students.
• 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 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 andbenefits.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

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