Part-Time Social Justice Research Assistant

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a part-time student employee to assist the Antiracist Research & Policy Center (ARPC) in the Sonia Sanchez Social Justice Scholars program. The role involves coordinating with ARPC director and scholars, supporting instructional activities, and promoting final program outputs.

Eligibility is limited to enrolled AU students; the position is non-exempt and part-time at 5 hours per week, with a pay rate of $18.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Support the ARPC director’s instruction of the 2026-2027 cohort of SSSJSs.
• Communicate with scholars to ensure tasks and outputs are on track.
• Support the promotion of the program and its final products.
• Coordinate with ARPC faculty affiliates to promote their research topics.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the ARPC director’s instruction of the 2026-2027 cohort of SSSJSs.
• Communicate with the scholars to ensure they are on task and supported in each assignment and outputs.
• Support the promotion of the program and its final products.
• Communicate with ARPC faculty affiliates to promote and support their research and expertise on their topics.

Skills

Communication

Task management

Promotion skills

Job description

American University is seeking a part-time student employee to assist the Antiracist Research & Policy Center (ARPC) in the Sonia Sanchez Social Justice Scholars program. The role involves coordinating with ARPC director and scholars, supporting instructional activities, and promoting final program outputs.

Eligibility is limited to enrolled AU students; the position is non-exempt and part-time at 5 hours per week, with a pay rate of $18.40 per hour.