WCL Receptionist (Student) (FWS)

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

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC, invites applications for a part-time student receptionist in the Washington College of Law Clinical Program. You will greet visitors, answer phones, assist students and clients with basic inquiries, and support day-to-day office tasks such as filing, scanning, and scheduling.

This role offers flexible hours (10 per week) and is open only to enrolled AU students. Bilingual interpretation helpful; training provided; university processes apply via Workday.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Professionalism and reliability.
• Ability to multitask in a busy office environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Basic proficiency with email, calendars, and office software.
• Language proficiency for interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors.
• Answering phones.
• Assisting students and clients with basic inquiries.
• Managing messages.
• Supporting day‑to‑day office tasks such as filing, scanning, and scheduling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Professionalism

Tools

Email/calendar proficiency

Office software

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: Washington College of Law Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description

Summary: The student receptionist will provide front‑desk and administrative support for the WCL Clinical Program. Key responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering phones, assisting students and clients with basic inquiries, managing messages, and supporting day‑to‑day office tasks such as filing, scanning, and scheduling. The position may also include occasional language interpretation support. Reports to Lucy Newton, Associate Director, Clinical Program

Essential Functions

• Greeting visitors.
• Answering phones.
• Assisting students and clients with basic inquiries.
• Managing messages.
• Supporting day‑to‑day office tasks such as filing, scanning, and scheduling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-time. 10 hours per week.

Salary Range: $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

• Strong communication and customer‑service skills.
• Professionalism and reliability.
• Ability to multitask in a busy office environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Basic proficiency with email, calendars, and office software.
• Language proficiency for interpretation.

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.

Contact Us For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [e-mail].

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

American University is a student centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.