Apply to WAU Student - Honors College, Administrative Assistant (2026-2027)

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Department: Honors College
Reports To: Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $18.00/hr.

OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Assisting in the operation of the Honors College
Responding to/sending emails.
Answering the phone.
Professionally greeting all guests who enter the department.
Answering questions regarding processes of the Honors College and/or classes (to the best of your knowledge).
Assist Honors College faculty with printing, copying, and other tasks.
Run errands for the department (i.e. dropping off forms at the required office).
Collect mail and sort it into our department mail box.
Ensure the common spaces of the department are clean and orderly.

Complete any tasks assigned to you within a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
GPA 3.0 or above
Class standing of at least sophomore (exceptional freshmen will be considered).

LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES

Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Maryland law. As a religiously affiliated institution, Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the university’s religious beliefs and values.

TITLE VII EXCEPTION NOTICE
Washington Adventist University is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As such the University has the legal right to prefer a member of the Seventh-day Adventist ("SDA") Church in its hiring process. In the event that a qualified SDA candidate is not identified, the University will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand and respect the mission, purpose, and identity of Washington Adventist University as a condition of their employment.

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