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American University’s Ready Hire program offers you a chance to become a part of a pre-screened and qualified pool of diverse candidates who are ready to fill a variety of temporary full-time and part-time staff openings throughout the university. In its years of service to the university, the AU Ready Hire program has helped to fill hundreds of positions across the university’s schools and departments.

The AU Ready Hire program is an excellent opportunity for professionals who are interested in working within higher education for the long term. The AU Ready Hire program helps to fill positions such as senior administrative assistant, staff assistant, customer relations representative, program assistant, executive assistant, and general office support positions throughout American University’s campus. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are interested in entry and mid-level career opportunities and have a passion for working in higher education.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 - $25.00 per hour

• Non-Exempt

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of administrative experience or two years of college and 4-5 years of administrative support experience

• Strong interest in working within higher education

• Superb written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrable high level of attention to detail and high level of professionalism

Additional Information

To apply to become a part of the AU Ready Hire program candidate pool, please submit your application through our online application system. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach a resume and cover letter to the online application. We will review your application and if your experience and qualifications are a match, we will be in touch to discuss next steps.

The AU Ready Hire program works with a selected pool of candidates. Until you hear from an AU Ready Hire program representative, please continue to also apply directly to other positions posted on AU's website.  

Benefits

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Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

• 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.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees 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

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [email protected].

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.