Research and Administration Assistant (Student)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a student research assistant for a grant-funded project in the School of International Service in Washington, DC. The role runs September through March, entails assisting with research papers, memos, and bibliographic tasks, and requires strong administrative and organizational skills.

The position is tied to a policy workshop in DC and involves logistics, budgeting support, and coordination with a faculty team.

Qualifications

• The applicant should be a BA senior, MA, JD, LLM, or PhD student.
• Good research skills and ability to work with databases (social science or legal).
• Ability to synthesize, read articles, proofread, find sources, and write succinctly.

Responsibilities

• Support two faculty on an SSHRC grant project.
• Assist with research papers, memos, and bibliographic searches.
• Attend a policy workshop in DC and handle logistics, budgeting, and planning.
• Take notes, assist speakers, and help coordinate workshop activities.
• Demonstrate self-direction and independence in project tasks.

Skills

Research skills

Administrative experience

Self-directed

Written communication

Education

BA senior

MA student

JD student

LLM student

PhD 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:

School of International Service

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

This position is tied to an SSHRC grant for research assistantpurposes. The student will work with the two-faculty involved inthe project on research papers, memos, bibliographic searches andassist with and attend a policy workshop to take place in DC. Theworkshop will require good administrative skills, willingness todeal with logistics, work with the budget person, and work onprogram/planning etc. It might also require working on puttingtogether information related to research projects/papers. Applicantmust have prior research and administrative experience. Applicantsmust be able to work the requisite hours as the position is fromSeptember –March. If the applicant can only work for the Fallsemester, we may consider the application, but as the workshop islikely to be scheduled in January 2027 (or March), so we preferapplicants who have the time commitment to work for the duration ofthe position. The position starts September 1 and ends March 31,2027.

As the project involves trade-related issues, we are interested instudents who have specific interest in trade policy or relatedissues. The geographic focus is on Europe, Canada and the UnitedStates. Students who have an interest in political economy,regulation, trade and technology, international economic law, tradeagreements, or related issues are strongly encouraged toapply.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 20 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 - $23.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• The applicant should be a BA senior, MA, JD, LLM, or PhDstudent.
• Good research skills (knowledge of databases both socialscience and possible legal databases).
• Ability to synthesize and read articles, proofread, findsources, and write succinctly.
• Be self-directed and able to work independently.
• Administrative experience –willing to be part of a project andassist with a workshop (logistics, note taking, researchingpossible speakers).
• Students should submit CV, brief cover letter and writing sample if possible.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Demonstrated research experience and references if possibleplus CV.
• Writing samples and evidence of research ability.

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.

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