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Department:
Time Type:
Part timeFLSA Status:
Non-ExemptJob Description:
Summary:
American University's Washington College of Law (WCL) is seeking a Staff Assistant for the Academic Services suite which houses the Office of the Law School Registrar, Certifications, and Exam Administration.
The Staff Assistant will be highly organized and independent, have superior interpersonal communication skills, have a genuine interest in learning about higher education administration issues, and be able to handle many tasks at once. The Staff Assistant will regularly assist with general inquiries and answer the main telephone line. The position will also assist with various data entry and organization projects related to administration of Exams and digital archiving. Students must be dependable, organized, friendly, have a commitment to customer service, attention to detail, and should have prior work experience in an office setting.
Essential Functions:
Assist with general inquiries.
Answer the telephone.
Assist with data entry.
Assist with projects related to the administration of exams, digital archiving, etc.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Part-time
10 - 20 hours per week.
Salary Range:
$17.95 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree at AU.
Strong written communication skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks.
Knowledge of Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Please note that this is an in-person position. The position is available for Spring 2026 with the possibility of renewal for Summer 2026 and beyond.
May require occasional evening and in-person work during the final exam period.
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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