Music Program Assistant (Student) (FWS)

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

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC, invites current students to apply for a part-time administrative assistant in the Music Program. The position supports the Music Program Director and faculty with email inquiries, facility tours, and event previews.

The role requires being an enrolled AU student with a Federal Work Study award. Hours are 6 per week, paid at $18.40 per hour, and the job is non-exempt. Internal Workday rules apply for AU employees.

Qualifications

• Current AU student with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award.

Responsibilities

• Answer emails concerning general questions about the Music Program.
• Greet and tour music facilities with prospective students.
• Attend Preview Days.
• Inventory practice rooms and music studios and report needs and issues, such as equipment and piano maintenance.
• Other duties assigned.

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.

Important guidance for 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 your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.

Department

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Description

Summary: Assist the Music Program Director and Faculty with a variety of administrative tasks.

Essential Functions

• Answer emails concerning general questions about the Music Program.
• Greet and tour music facilities with prospective students.
• Attend Preview Days.
• Inventory practice rooms and music studios and report needs and issues, such as equipment and piano maintenance.
• Other duties assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Part-time. 6 hours per week.

Salary Range

$18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

Current AU student with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award.

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.

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.

Contact Us

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