WCL Receptionist (Student) (FWS)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The student receptionist at American University’s Washington College of Law provides front‑desk and administrative support for the Clinical Program. You will greet visitors, answer phones, assist students and clients with basic inquiries, manage messages, and support day‑to‑day office tasks such as filing, scanning, and scheduling, with potential language interpretation duties.

Reports to the Associate Director, Clinical Program.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Professional and reliable approach to work.
• Ability to multitask in a busy office environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Basic proficiency with email, calendars and office software.
• Language interpretation capability when needed.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and providing front-desk support.
• Answering phones and directing inquiries.
• Assisting students and clients with basic questions.
• Managing messages and scheduling tasks.
• Supporting filing, scanning and other daily duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication and customer‑serv

Professionalism and reliability

Multitasking in busy office

Attention to detail and organization

Proficiency with email calendars and办公

Language interpretation ability

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, andContribute to Your University Community. This position isavailable only to enrolled American University students.

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Department

Washington College of Law

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Description

Summary

The student receptionist will provide front‑desk and administrativesupport for the WCL Clinical Program. Key responsibilities includegreeting visitors, answering phones, assisting students and clientswith basic inquiries, managing messages, and supporting day‑to‑dayoffice tasks such as filing, scanning, and scheduling. The positionmay 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 officesoftware.


• Language proficiency for interpretation.

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 timewith 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

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