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Tuesday, November 30, 2004
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Akbar Ahmed named D.C.’s Professor of the Year

Former AU president Joseph Sisco dies

AU’s Grenada aid prompts ambassador’s thanks

Global report on child soldiers launched

AU Abroad numbers are on the rise

Communitarian guru outlines goals for new social order

D.C. restauranteur, partner share secrets of success

Greenberg seminars prepare PhD students for rigors of academia

Kojo’s crew

 

 

 
 

This list summarizes the Human Resources (HR) job announcement list, available in its entirety, at www.american.edu/hr/. At the request of the departments listed, anyone interested in more information or in applying must contact HR at 885-2591. Do not call the hiring department.

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE
1764, University Library
Educational Requirements: Two years of college or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. Position Requirements: One year of library experience, preferably with a library circulation system; one year of administrative office experience, including proficiency with Microsoft Office; and one year of customer service experience required. Accuracy and attention to detail, problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision also required. Supervisory experience, database and spreadsheet use, and experience with linkmaking software, as well as knowledge of Blackboard (Bb), Adobe Acrobat and Pagemaker preferred. Description: Responsible for ensuring that reserve materials requested by faculty are made available in a timely manner. Also responsible for providing guidance to faculty members regarding e- reserves, Blackboard, and federal and library copyright policies. Additional responsibilities include: managing the reserves desk in the absence of the reserves section head, maintaining electronic e-reserve files and rush order request databases, compiling reserves statistics, and interviewing, hiring and training 11 part-time staff members.
Open Date: 11/18/2004

ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
1812, Washington College of Law
Position Requirements: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; represent the office in a professional, courteous, and effective manner. Proficiently operate a database and correspondence system employing Microsoft Word, and preferably a Datatel system, or ability to readily learn such a system. Perform repetitive data entry tasks. Respond in an effective and courteous manner to frequent telephone, e-mail, and in-person inquiries. Work in a fast-paced office whose operations reflect the marketing efforts and the image of the entire university. Exhibit good judgment skills and respect confidentiality. Work independently and as a member of a team, manage several tasks simultaneously, set priorities and accomplish tasks, research and resolve problems, and follow through on projects and assignments with minimal direction. Description: Responsible for coordinating all aspects of processing applications for admission to the JD program. Typical duties include, but are not necessarily limited to the following: entering and coding law school applications, preparing applications for review by the Admissions Committee, and extracting information from the database. This position interacts regularly with applicants, counseling them on the admissions process and informing them about the educational opportunities at the law school. The counselor communicates with the Law School Admission Council to upload and download information, and responds to phone and e-mail inquiries regarding admissions processes, deadlines, and application status. This position also coordinates, registers, and maintains travel activities and invitations for recruitment events, represents WCL at various forums and universities, including graduate programs and other recruitment functions. In addition, the counselor will conduct information sessions throughout the year for law school applicants.
Open Date: 11/17/2004

FACILITY INTERN
3781, Athletics and Recreation
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree. Position Requirements: Ability to work nights, weekends, and hours above regular daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly university work schedule. Collegiate experience. Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Computer proficiency preferred. Description: Assist the director of athletics for facilities and operations, the facility manager, and assistant facility manager in all aspects of management of AU athletic facilities (Bender arena and all outdoor facilities). Help coordinate daily activities at all venues, including setup and breakdown of venues for practices and games of all athletic department programs and other related activities. Assist in event management for all venue events. Coordinate event staff scheduling and supervision. Develop and maintain van schedule for team travel within the department.
Open Date: 11/15/2004

SENIOR CASHIER
1575, Student Accounts
Educational Requirements: High school graduate. Position Requirements: Minimum of one year of cash handling experience in a mechanized environment necessary. Accounting or bookkeeping experience desirable. Must be customer service oriented, motivated, reliable, and detailed oriented. The position requires some extended hours during peak times of the academic year. Excellent people and verbal communication skills necessary. Accounting or bookkeeping experience desirable. Description: Student Accounts seeks a senior cashier-associate teller responsible for the proper receipt, control, posting, and reconciling of various cash receipts in a timely manner. Receipt types include student payments, departmental deposits, and petty cash transactions. Other duties include daily posting and reconciling of lockbox and debit card transactions. The incumbent will need to be intuitive and able to analyze students’ accounts to ensure the proper amount is being paid.
Open Date: 11/15/2004

CUSTOMER RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
1878, Office of Enrollment
Educational Requirements: High school diploma, bachelor’s degree preferred. Position Requirements: Familiarity with student financial aid through prior work experience. Must have strong customer relations experience. Knowledge of WordPerfect and other software applications preferred. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required. The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously required. Description: Enrollment Services seeks a professional customer relations representative to serve as the front line between AU students and the Financial Aid office. Identify and meet the needs of AU students and parents while advising them on the financial aid process. Manage the front desk operations including scheduling appointments, correspondence, and the supervision of student staff.
Open Date: 11/12/2004

 












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