Front Desk Assistant, SIS Undergraduate Advising (Student) (FWS)

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Department:

School of International Service

Time Type:

FLSA Status:

Job Description:

Summary:

Incumbents support a team of six staff members by providing reception and administrative support for the SIS Undergraduate Advising Office. Duties will include but are not limited to scheduling appointments, logging student appointments, and greeting students and other guests. Shifts are scheduled during the work week between 10am and 5pm.

Essential Functions:

• Scheduling appointments.

• Logging student appointments.

• Greeting students and other guests.

• Other duties assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 6 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 - $18.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• AU Undergraduate student with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award.

• Able to work during the week between the hours of 10am to 5pm.

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to work in multicultural environments.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

• Customer Service focus is essential.

• Comfortable moving event tables/chairs and able to lift 25 pounds.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous experience working at AU campus office.

• All AU work-study students are eligible to apply for this position, with a preference for those students who are in SIS.

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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Current American University Employees

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