SOC Dean's Office Student Staff Assistant (Student) (FWS)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Summary:

The School of Communication’s Office of the Dean is seeking a work study student to provide professional administrative assistance to its Dean's Suite team. This highly visible position works closely with the Assistant to the Dean and the Senior Assistant Dean of Strategic Partnerships & Internal Affairs to provide day-to-day administrative, operations and event support to the Dean and SOC Dean's Office. The position also helps support the School’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) activities and events. This position serves as an ambassador for the School and its programs.

Responsibilities:

The Student Staff Assistant will be expected to carry out a wide range of functions including:

• Performing general office duties such as photocopying, word processing, and ordering supplies.

• Greeting visitors, assisting staff/faculty/students with their inquiries, and answering telephone calls.

• Providing information orally and in writing to persons seeking information.

• Proofreading to a high standard.

• Sorting and distributing incoming mail/packages.

• Supporting SOC projects and events.

• Assisting with event set up and break down.

• Creating, maintaining, and organizing office inventory.

• Performing any additional duties on special assignments.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-Time.

• Student.

• Active Federal Work Study award.

Salary Range:

• $17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.

• Strong word processing and general computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively multi-task.

• Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines.

• Excellent oral and written skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials.

• An interest in issues related to DEI.

• Great attention to detail, especially proofreading and entering data accurately.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Social media writing experience.

• Experience with Graphic Design Programs (InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Canva) is a plus.

• Knowledge about SOC and its programs.

• Since this position serves as a School ambassador, candidates who are a SOC major (or intended major) are preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• We strongly encourage students with a Federal Work Study Award to apply.

• In addition to submitting the online application, please submit your resume and cover letter.

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.

Contact Us

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