WCL FASS Assistant (Student)

American University

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Tenley Campus (Washington, DC) Until 10/2/2026 First posted March 3, 2026 Last posted August 3, 2026
Job description

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Department:

Washington College of Law

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Office of Faculty & Administrative Support Services (FASS) is seeking to hire student assistants to support our admin support staff and the Information Desk.

Essential Functions:

  • Answer and transfer call to the appropriate office.

  • Greet and assist with visitor check-ins.

  • Distribute event/class information.

  • Assist with loading dock calls.

  • Assist with the Apparel store.

  • Posting.

  • Typing.

  • Scanning.

  • Filing.

  • Data entry.

  • Copying.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Part-time.

  • 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

  • $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

  • The student should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must have great communication skills.

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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About this role

Summary

Assist with administrative tasks, answer calls, greet visitors, and support office operations.

Job title

WCL FASS Assistant (Student)

Experience level

student

Industry

education

Location requirements

Tenley Campus, Washington, DC; remote not allowed

Salary

$18.40 per hour.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Microsoft WordExcelPowerPointcommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

administrative supportcommunicationdata entryMicrosoft Office
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Washington, DC, USA

On-site City