Part-Time Student Services Assistant – Beirut

Role Summary

The Student Services Assistant provides administrative support to the Student Services Unit and the Registrar Office as needed.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists the Students Service Unit (SSU) help desk services in its various tasks and assists other office units when needed
• Performs full clerical, administrative, and general office duties involving, data entry, record and file maintenance, document creation, mail distribution, and telephone reception
• Prepares meeting agendas and compiles relevant materials; takes minutes when needed
• Conveys the supervisor’s directives or requests to relevant individuals or departments, and facilitates the exchange of information with others as needed
• Schedules appointments and makes arrangements for meetings, conferences, and travel
• Prepares routine letters and memoranda for signature
• Organizes and expedites flow of work through supervisor’s office and initiates any follow-up action
• Produces a variety of correspondence, reports, presentations and documentation using the appropriate software for word processing, graphics, and spreadsheets
• Acts as backup support for office staff as needed
• Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned by the direct supervisor

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 1 year of experience in administrative support, preferably in an academic setting
• Strong oral and written communication skills with proficiency in English and Arabic
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with students, faculty, staff in a friendly manner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Word and Excel
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to handle confidential student records with discretion
• Strong time management skills with the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates Initiative and proactive problem-solving skill

Work Schedule

This position follows a standard work schedule (Monday to Friday). However, due to the nature of the job, flexibility is required. The position may occasionally require availability after regular working hours, on weekends, or on holidays to support TL/USP events, deadlines, and donor deliverables.

Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to dmuftich@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line. 

CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate’s professional experience and educational background.

Closing date for accepting applications is Sunday, October 25, 2026.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Candidates must have attained the age of majority and satisfy all legal requirements to lawfully reside and work in Lebanon, in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the Republic of Lebanon.

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.