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Physics Administrative Support (Student)

American
Washington, DC Part Time
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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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 intoWorkdayand select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us

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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.

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