Job Summary

American University is recruiting for a Graduate Admissions Assistant in Washington, District of Columbia. This higher education position supports the institution through work in Graduate Admissions. The description below summarizes available employer posting details and is formatted for WPJobBoard import use.

Job Duties

• Core Role: Support the functions of Graduate Admissions within a college or university environment.
• Student/Campus Support: Serve students, faculty, staff, applicants, researchers, alumni, community members, or campus partners depending on the position.
• Operations: Maintain accurate records, coordinate communications, manage workflows, and follow institutional procedures.
• Collaboration: Work with departments, supervisors, and campus partners to improve service delivery and outcomes.
• Compliance: Support applicable university policies, regulatory expectations, data standards, safety practices, or professional guidelines.

Experience

• Graduate admissions support, applicant communication, records, data entry, student service, and academic unit coordination preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and customer service skills are helpful for this role.
• Experience in higher education or a related professional setting is preferred when applicable.

Salary

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Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Application

Apply directly through the employer posting: https://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU

Source Note

American University careers page lists staff openings and Workday opportunities.