Front Desk Assistant, SIS Undergraduate Advising (Student)

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Department:

School of International Service

Time Type:

Part time

Job Description:

Summary:

Incumbents support a team of eight staff members by providing reception and administrative support for the SIS Undergraduate Advising Office.

Responsibilities:

• Scheduling appointments, filing, answering the front desk phone and email, and greeting students and other guests.
  
  
• Other duties will include scanning and photocopying, data entry, and delivering documents to different campus departments.
  
  

Salary Range:

• $17.50-$17.75 per hour.
  
  

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
  
• 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 Requirements:

• Previous experience working at AU campus office.
  
  

Additional Information:

• All AU students are eligible to apply for this position.
  
  
• SIS Students who hold a Federal Work Study award are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
  

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.
  
  

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