Clce Office Staff (Student) (Fws)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Department:

Programs & Operations

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Center for Leadership & Community Engagement is looking to hire Office Assistants to assist in our general operations and communications. Our office assistants will work 7 hours a week in-person, and must have a federal work study award. Office assistants act as the first line of greeting and directing those looking to connect with our office, so will become familiar with our programs and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Respond to inquiries submitted to CLCE via central email.

• Answer phones and greet visitors.

• Check office voicemail system.

• Assist in the coordination of One-Day Service Events: MLK Day of Service, Read Your World Day, ext.

• Table at various events.

• Assist in updating contact information and outreach to nonprofit partners.

• Assist in setting up CLCE events.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 7 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Federal Work Study eligibility.

• Administrative tasks (answering phones, filing, and organization).

• Customer service experience.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work 7 hours/week, based upon award.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Familiarity with community service work or CLCE's programming.

• Experience with databases.

• Internet/Web research.

• Graphic design/social media experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• This position is restricted to Federal Work Study students.

• Pay is DC minimum wage.

• Start date is beginning of Fall semester.

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.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

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