Research Program Assistant (Student) (FWS)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Student Research Program Assistant role at American University supports event planning, social media, promotional content, database management, and administrative tasks within the SIS Office of Research.

Working 15–20 hours per week, this hybrid position is open to enrolled AU students and provides hands‑on experience in research promotion and collaboration with SIS faculty.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Customer Service focus and ability to professionally communicate with faculty members and other contacts outside of SIS is essential.
• Strong writing skills, both longer‑form pieces and shorter posts for social media.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Event Planning and Management, including but not limited to: booking venues and travel for guest speakers, placing catering orders, coordinating honoraria/contracts/financial paperwork with external guests, assisting with design of promotional materials, day‑of standby support, etc.

Skills

Customer Service

Writing

Time management

Teamwork

Multicultural environments

Education

AU campus office experience

Tools

Canva

Eventbrite

SharePoint

Job description

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

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

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Department: School of International Service

Time Type: Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description

Summary: The Student Research Program Assistant position in the SIS Office of Research, assisting primarily with event planning/management and other duties as assigned, including social media and communication, written promotional projects, database management, and administrative tasks. The SIS Office of Research supports the research endeavors of SIS faculty by providing resources and technical assistance for research promotion and research development.

The Research Program Assistant is a part-time position working 15 - 20 hours per week, using a hybrid schedule that combines some hours in the office with remote work.

Essential Functions

• Event Planning and Management, including but not limited to: booking venues and travel for guest speakers, placing catering orders, coordinating honoraria/contracts/financial paperwork with external guests, assisting with design of promotional materials, day‑of standby support, etc.
• Database management / data entry / search tools.
• Assisting with scheduling and basic administrative functions including documentation and file organization.
• Posting to / managing content of SIS Research social media accounts.
• Attending SIS Research events and writing related content for the research website.
• Helping the office develop a more systematized organizational process for documentation.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Part‑time. 15 - 20 hours per week.

Salary Range

$18.40 - $18.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Customer Service focus and ability to professionally communicate with faculty members and other contacts outside of SIS is essential.
• Strong writing skills, both longer‑form pieces and shorter posts for social media.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in multicultural environments.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous experience working at AU campus office.
• Experience with graphic design (especially Canva), Eventbrite, and SharePoint.
• Experience posting or managing content of social media accounts for an organization.

Other Details

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

American University is an E‑Verify employer. Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

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About American University

American University is a student centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly‑ranked schools and colleges, internationally‑renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.