Office Assistant; Student; FWS

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Department
College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type
Part time

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Summary
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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Position Type / Expected Hours Of Work

• Part‑time.
• 8 expected hours per week.

Salary Range

• $17.95 per hour.

Required Education And Experience

• 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.

Preferred Education And Experience

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

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.
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