Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant (Student)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC, seeks a part-time Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant in the Kogod School of Business. The role is open to enrolled students, with 10 hours per week at $20.00 per hour.

You will work closely with a professor to support teaching and/or research activities, including preparing course materials, tutoring students, grading, and assisting with data collection and literature reviews.

Qualifications

• Good academic standing with a strong GPA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Familiarity with research methodologies, data analysis, and literature review.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with students, faculty, and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Assistance: assist in the preparation of course materials, including lecture notes, assignments, and exams; conduct tutorials, workshops, or lab sessions to support student learning; provide guidance and support to students on course-related inquiries.
• Grading: evaluate and grade assignments, exams, and other assessments; provide constructive feedback to students to enhance understanding and performance; maintain accurate records of student grades and attendance.
• Research Assistance: collaborate with the professor on ongoing research projects; conduct literature reviews and assist in data collection and analysis; contribute to the preparation of research publications and presentations.
• Administrative Tasks: assist in organizing and coordinating academic events, seminars, or workshops.

Skills

Communication skills

Strong GPA

Research familiarity

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Current student

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, andContribute to Your University Community.

This position isavailable only to enrolled American University students.

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Department:

Kogod School of Business

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

In this position, you will work closely with a professor tocontribute to both teaching and/or research activities. The idealcandidate should have a strong academic background, excellentcommunication skills, and a passion for education andresearch.

Essential Functions:

1. 1.) Teaching Assistance
   • Assist in the preparation of course materials, includinglecture notes, assignments, and exams.
   • Conduct tutorials, workshops, or lab sessions to supportstudent learning.
   • Provide guidance and support to students on course-relatedinquiries.
2. 2.) Grading
   • Evaluate and grade assignments, exams, and otherassessments.
   • Provide constructive feedback to students to enhance theirunderstanding and performance.
   • Maintain accurate records of student grades andattendance.
3. 3.) Research Assistance
   • Collaborate with the professor on ongoing researchprojects.
   • Conduct literature reviews and assist in data collection andanalysis.
   • Contribute to the preparation of research publications andpresentations.
4. 4.) Administrative Tasks
   • Assist in organizing and coordinating academic events,seminars, or workshops.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $20.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Good academic standing with a strong GPA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex concepts in a clear andunderstandable manner.
• Familiarity with research methodologies, data analysis, andliterature review.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with students,faculty, and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlinessimultaneously.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous research experience is an asset.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled AmericanUniversity students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any timewith or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment andbenefits.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed instudent positions) must apply through their employee Workdayaccount. If you are a current employee at American University,please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which willtake you to our internal career listings.

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