DGI Administrative Support Specialist (Student)

American University•Washington, DC

2d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Support Assistant is a student who will work with the Department Manager for the School of International Service’s Global Inquiry Department. This position will assist with project-based organizational tasks, including, but not limited to, data collection, maintaining inbox, and front office coverage. This student must be dependable, organized, and skilled with the Microsoft Office suite. Prior office experience is helpful. Assist with event logistics, such as maintaining a registration list, creating an event webpage, and running technology for virtual events. The student should be able to conduct basic research, analyze data, and compile relevant opportunities to support student engagement and development. This position will assist with basic communication, social media campaigns, and website maintenance for the department. Other duties as determined by the Department Manager. 10 hours per week. In-person work modality. May require occasional evening, in-person, or virtual event attendance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks
Knowledge of Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Canva etc.

Nice To Haves

AU Undergraduate or graduate student
Prior administrative support experience is helpful

Responsibilities

Assist with project-based organizational tasks
Data collection
Maintaining inbox
Front office coverage
Assist with event logistics, such as maintaining a registration list, creating an event webpage, and running technology for virtual events
Conduct basic research
Analyze data
Compile relevant opportunities to support student engagement and development
Assist with basic communication, social media campaigns, and website maintenance for the department
Other duties as determined by the Department Manager