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Department:
Washington College of Law
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The American University Washington College of Law Office of
Academic Excellence (OAE) is seeking a Administrative Assistant for
the Fall 2026 semester. Applicants should be graduate students at
American University (not WCL students.)
OAE empowers law students to make informed decisions that impact
their academic goals and bar exam preparedness. Through workshops,
programming, and individual counseling, OAE offers resources and
guidance in building academic and time management skills, course
planning, and navigating the pathway to bar exam licensure for
those students seeking a license to practice law.
The Staff Assistant will be the first point of contact for students
who visit the OAE office for an appointment or drop-in
question.
Essential Functions:
- Answering basic email inquiries and directing more in-depth
questions to the appropriate advisor or other WCL office.
Assisting with logistics and promotion of office events.
Organizing and maintaining student appointment data.
Updating information on websites and WCL platforms (Canvas,
LibGuides).
Creating and updating office handouts and flyers.
Keeping the OAE office organized.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 20 hours per week.
Salary Range:
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- OAE uses various software platforms including Canva, Canvas,
Microsoft Bookings, Office 365/OneDrive, EMS, LibGuides, and
Qualtrics.
- The Staff Assistant will work for 20 hours per week during the
fall 2026 semester in the OAE office at AUWCL (Tenley Campus). The
Staff Assistant will work in-person on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays.
- Applicants should send a resume to Assistant Dean of Academic
Excellence Rachel Gordon at rgordon@wcl.american.edu.
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.
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