Student Research Assistant I _On-Campus FWS

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Vernon Seminary and College, housed within the university context, seeks a Student Research Assistant I On-Campus FWS to conduct archival research on the Mount Vernon Seminary and College history and the Women’s Leadership Program history. The intern will draft reports and collaborate with faculty to create a public project reflecting their research findings.

The role emphasizes archival work, attention to detail, and a commitment to academic integrity, with duties including topic

Qualifications

• Experience conducting original research with citations.
• Familiarity with using and searching for library resources.
• Willingness to learn new systems and techniques.
• Basic computer skills (Windows, Google suite, MS Office, web searching)
• Must have completed the Women’s Leadership Program and be in good academic standing.

Responsibilities

• Identify topics related to MV and WLP history in discussion with faculty and staff.
• Conduct original research using primary sources and draft reports.

Skills

Research

Library research

Windows

Google Suite

MS Office

Web searching

Education

Completed Women’s Leadership Program

Tools

Library databases

Job description

Student Research Assistant I _On-Campus FWS

Fill out your application carefully and completely, including attaching the correct documents as requested. You will NOT be able to withdraw and reapply if you make a mistake.

Positions may close unexpectedly if they reach a high number of applicants. It is in your best interest to apply promptly to any positions that interest you.

If this position title includes the label On-Campus FWS or Off-Campus FWS, it is for students with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current school year ONLY. Applicants to these positions will be required to verify this by attaching their FWS Program Student Statement as a required document. Do not apply unless you meet this criterion.

Position Title

Position Title Student Research Assistant I _On-Campus FWS

Level of Support

Level of Support Student Support I

Position Type

Position Type On-Campus FWS

Number of Openings

Number of Openings 1

Work Hours

Work Hours During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)

Wage Per Hour

Wage Per Hour 18.90

Division/School

Division/School Academic Affairs

Department Name

Department Name 122048 WOMENS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

Department Bio

The Women’s Leadership Program promotes excellence in academic achievement, fosters strong community building, and provides a framework upon which students can develop their own leadership identity.

Position Specific Summary

Description: This position will conduct research using archives and primary source materials to examine the history of the Mount Vernon Seminary and College and the Women’s Leadership Program . Research conducted during this internship will advance understanding of the University’s history by focusing on untold or underrepresented stories. The intern will also draft reports on what they research. This work will culminate in a public project based on the intern’s interests.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Identify topics of interest related to MV and WLP history, in discussion with WLP faculty and Special Collections staff
• Conduct original research using primary source materials and draft reports

Required Qualifications:

• Experience conducting original research with citations.
• Familiarity with using and searching for library resources.
• Willingness to learn new systems and techniques.
• Basic computer skills (Windows, Google suite, MS Office, web searching)
• Must have completed the Women’s Leadership Program and be in good academic standing. See the WLP Student Handbook for more details.

Standard Position Description

The student will perform basic administrative and research tasks under the guidance of a faculty member or research coordinator. Tasks may include: assisting with experiments, coding, data entry, and data cleaning, preparing research/documents for articles, reports, and/or presentations. Students may also help provide information for literature reviews, draft summaries, and create graphs and figures. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental/faculty needs.

Professional Outcomes

Professional Outcomes Critical Thinking, Communication, Leadership, Professionalism, Career Development

Required Qualifications

This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided (Students working in an instructional capacity should be very familiar with the subject area in which they are working).

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in history and/or historical materials.
• Experience with spreadsheets, databases, and/or graphics software.
• Attention to detail, organization, and time management

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/24/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/15/2026

Campus Location

Work Type Designation

Work Type Designation In-Person

Hiring Manager Name Lise Shiroma

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action ( EEO /AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment–free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.

For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

The student employee will: In this position, the student will not perform any functions and/or have access to any financially, safety, or security sensitive items listed above. - Background check not required.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• FWS Program Student Statement (Only Attach the Official Document)
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents