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Physics Administrative Support (Student)

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Physics Administrative Support (Student)

American University logoAmerican University
East Campus, USA
Posted: Sep 23, 2026

NL Highlights

Provide essential front desk coverage and maintain office organization.
Assist with laboratory research projects, aligning with physics interests where applicable.
Contribute to improved Department operations and outreach through administrative support.

Details

Salary & Funding

$18.40 per hour.

Contact Info

theworkline@american.edu

Eligibility

Must be an enrolled American University student.
May be eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards (some exceptions apply).

Next Steps

1
Current American University employees must apply through their employee Workday account by logging in and selecting the 'Find Jobs report'.
2
External applicants should follow the standard application process (details not specified in this text, but implied by the job posting context).

Opportunity Overview

TITLE: Physics Administrative Support (Student)

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

Important guidance for 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 your employee Workday account and select the

Find Jobs report

which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.

Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Physics Admin Assistant assists front desk coverage, office organization, lab supply organization, advertising, and event management. They will form a part-time support role for the Department as a whole, under the supervision of the Senior Administrative Assistant, to improve Department operations and outreach. The Admin Assistant also supports laboratory research projects, such as the Gravitational and Thermal Noise Lab, as needed, and in alignment with their qualifications and research interests in Physics.

Essential Functions:

  • Assist front desk coverage, office organization, lab supply organization, advertising, and event management.
  • Improve Department operations and outreach.
  • Support laboratory research projects, such as the Gravitational and Thermal Noise Lab.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Part-time.

5 hours per week.

Salary Range:

$18.40 per hour.

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.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email

theworkline@american.edu

.

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.