Office Assistant (Student)

American University

Last Updated: 9/26/2025 12:04:00 AM

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Current Days Open
31
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$17.95 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$18.50 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
17
First Seen
8/27/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$17.95 (Hourly)
9/26/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$18.50 (Hourly)
9/26/2025

Full 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. 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: The Student Office Assistant (SOA) supports the front office in the Department of Math & Statistics by assisting the front office staff with various tasks in a busy department setting. The SOA plays a vital role in helping the Senior Administrative Assistant foster student engagement within the department, along with faculty support. The SOA performs clerical and administrative tasks, such as creating and maintaining spreadsheets, making copies, scanning documents, answering phones; and logistics related to event planning: creating and distributing event flyers, organizing materials and food preparation; contributing content for department social media accounts; and other tasks as needed. This position reports to the Senior Administrative Assistant within the Math & Statistics department. Responsibilities: Responsible for the set up and clean up of weekly colloquiums. Distribution of event flyers. Logistical support for special events. Assisting in providing administrative support in the front office: scanning documents, distributing mail, replenishing supplies in the kitchen area and copy rooms, answering phones. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-Time. Scheduled hours are up to 5 hours per week. Duties are performed on campus, in the Department of Math & Statistics. Must be available to work on Tuesday afternoons. Salary Range: $17.95 - $18.50 per hour. Required Education and Experience: Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at AU. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Dependable and responsible. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. 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 For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu. 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 individuals 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.

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