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Department:
Washington College of Law
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The Operations Assistant(s) (OA) will report directly to the
Director of Conference & Event Services at AU Washington
College of Law (WCL). OAs are responsible for completing event set
ups at the Washington College of Law campus as well general event
support. Operations Assistants will support Washington College of
Law Conference & Event Services operations before, during, and
after weekday business hours.
Essential Functions:
- Completing all event related set ups at WCL according to the
provided set up diagram and EMS worksheet.
Understand operational capabilities and best usage of the
meeting space.
Provide a high level of customer service to all guests and
event attendees when working an event.
Report any problems or concerns with the event or any resources
to the WCL Director of Conference & Event Services.
Assist with other CES event related tasks as necessary.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 20 hours per week.
Salary Range:
Required Education and Experience:
- Must be a driven student who demonstrates strong interpersonal,
communication and customer service skills.
- Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
environment to perform all necessary job responsibilities with
accuracy and efficiency with minimal direct supervision.
- Must be detail-oriented to perform job functions with accuracy
and precision.
- Must be able and willing to lift items up to 25 - 75lbs.
- Must be able to report to AU Washington College of Law for all
scheduled shifts and trainings.
- Ability to represent AU and WCL by means of a pleasant and
helpful disposition, a positive attitude, and quick response.
- Successful candidates must be in good academic standing with a
cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a
pre-employment background check.
- Flexibility to work during the day, nights, and weekends for 5
- 20 hours per week between 6:00 am - 11:30 pm.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- The number of scheduled work hours will vary each week based
upon the event scheduled on campus.
- Must be able to provide at least 20 hours of availability each
week.
- Must be able to attend all position related trainings and
meetings.
- Must be willing to complete other event related tasks as
directed by full time Conference & Event Services staff.
- Be able to start working on Monday August 31st, 2026.
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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