Front Desk Receptionist (Student)

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This Position Is Available Only To Enrolled American University Students.

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Department:

AU Core & University College

Time Type:

Part time

Flsa Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Academic Support and Access Center is seeking a front desk receptionist to work in our busy front office. This position will report to the Senior Director of Academic Support and work frequently with undergraduate student staff assistants.

Responsibilities:

• Greeting Visitors.

• Scheduling student appointments on an online calendar.
• Answering the phone and directing calls.
• Responding to inquiries regarding ASAC services.

• Scanning Documents.

• Data Entry.

• General office support for the administrative, program, and ASAC staff, and backing up the Operations Coordinator.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work:

• Part-Time.

• 6 hours per week.
• This position is for the entire academic year.
• Flexibility to work midday and occasional alternate hours.

Salary Range:

• $17.95 Per Hour.

Required Education And Experience:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time degree seeking program at American University.
• Position requires excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to interact in a courteous, professional, and diplomatic manner with a diverse student clientele, parents, and prospective students, faculty, and staff.
• Must have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, be comfortable with technology, and be willing and able to quickly learn new software or database systems.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, working closely with other front office staff.
• Confidentiality and reliability are essential.
• Shared calendar schedule experience.
• Experience with MS Excel and Outlook.
• Hiring for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
• Confidentiality and reliability are essential.
• Shared calendar schedule experience.
• Experience with MS Excel and Outlook.
• Hiring for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Preferred Education And Experience:

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Other Details

• 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 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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