Assistant (Student)

American University • Spring Valley, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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: Enrollment Administration & Fiscal Affairs Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Summary: The Student Assistant will provide essential administrative and analytical support to the business team in the Office of Undergraduate Enrollment, with a particular focus on travel expense tracking, policy compliance, and operational efficiency. This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting multiple ongoing projects.

Requirements

• Enrolled American University student
• 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

• Create, update, and maintain detailed spreadsheets to track travel expenses related to recruitment activities.
• Ensure records are accurate, complete, and organized for reporting and auditing purposes.
• Analyze travel data to verify that all expenses align with the university’s travel and expense policies.
• Identify and flag potential discrepancies for follow-up.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records for recruitment materials.
• Coordinate and process orders for supplies, promotional items, and other materials as needed.
• Provide general office assistance, including filing, data entry, document preparation, and responding to inquiries.
• Support the recruitment team in meeting operational deadlines and objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed