Office Assistant (Student) (FWS)

American University • Washington, DC

20h • $18

About The Position

The Department of History is hiring a Student Office Assistant to help support our main office! This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students who are organized, dependable, and interested in gaining hands-on experience in an administrative environment. In this role, you'll be a friendly point of contact for the department and help with day-to-day tasks like answering questions, supporting events, and helping keep the office running smoothly. Training will be provided.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student at American University.
• Active Federal Work Study award.
• Organized, reliable, attentive to detail.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Previous customer service or administrative experience is a plus.
• Monday and Thursday availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help staff the Department of History main office during business hours.
• Greet students, faculty, and visitors in the office and answer general questions.
• Answer phone calls and direct messages to the appropriate staff or faculty member.
• Monitor the department email inbox and respond to routine inquiries or redirect messages as appropriate.
• Assist with department events and meetings as needed.
• Work on other general administrative tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees