Student Travel & Admin Operations Assistant

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC, seeks a Student Assistant to support the Enrollment Administration & Fiscal Affairs team. The role focuses on travel expense tracking, policy compliance, and operational support, demanding strong Excel skills, meticulous organization, and the ability to work both independently and with the recruitment team.

The position is part-time (10 hours per week) with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Travel Expense Management: Create, update, and maintain detailed spreadsheets to track travel expenses related to recruitment activities.
• Policy Compliance Review: Analyze travel data to verify that all expenses align with the university’s travel and expense policies.
• Inventory and Order Processing: Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records for recruitment materials; coordinate and process orders for supplies and materials.
• Administrative Support: Provide general office assistance, including filing, data entry, document preparation, and responding to inquiries; support the recruitment team in meeting deadlines.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time-management

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

American University in Washington, DC, seeks a Student Assistant to support the Enrollment Administration & Fiscal Affairs team. The role focuses on travel expense tracking, policy compliance, and operational support, demanding strong Excel skills, meticulous organization, and the ability to work both independently and with the recruitment team.

The position is part-time (10 hours per week) with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.