Student Affairs Admin Assistant: Communications & Events

American University; Washington; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is hiring a part-time DSA Administrative Student Assistant for the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs. The role encompasses administrative tasks, communications, design support, and data collection to help create a welcoming student-focused office.

The student must be enrolled at AU, have a current Federal Work-Study award, and be available to work 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with a 10-hour weekly schedule. Salary is $18.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Active enrollment as an AU student (undergrad/grad).
• Current Federal Work-Study award and continued eligibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs and designated units.
• Assist with communications, digital content, and presentations.
• Support data collection, research, and event coordination.
• Maintain confidentiality and refer urgent matters to professional staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student

Federal Work-Study eligibility

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

American University is hiring a part-time DSA Administrative Student Assistant for the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs. The role encompasses administrative tasks, communications, design support, and data collection to help create a welcoming student-focused office.

The student must be enrolled at AU, have a current Federal Work-Study award, and be available to work 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with a 10-hour weekly schedule. Salary is $18.40 per hour.