Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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 ar…
Skills: Teaching Assistance, Grading, Research Assistance, Data Collection, Data Analysis
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$70k–$80k/yr
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 …
Skills: Housing management, Staff supervision, Strategic communications, Data analysis, Project management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$61k–$65k/yr
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 …
Skills: Academic advising, Student counseling, Problem-solving, Interpersonal communication, Attention to detail
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$20/hr
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 …
Skills: Audiovisual equipment setup, Customer service, Videoconferencing, Troubleshooting, Signal flow
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
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 …
Skills: Staff supervision, Conflict mediation, Judicial administration, Emergency response, Educational programming
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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 ar…
Skills: Bookkeeping, Data entry, Customer service, Administrative support, Compliance auditing
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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 ar…
Skills: Program development, Student mentorship, Event planning, Community building, Data collection
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$18/hr–$22/hr
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 ar…
Skills: Tutoring, Mathematics, Statistics, Python, R
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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 ar…
Skills: Customer service, Problem-solving, Technology troubleshooting, Interpersonal skills, Communication
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$90k–$110k/yr
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 …
Skills: Strategic leadership, Alumni engagement, Volunteer management, Data-driven decision making, Team supervision
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$33/hr
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 …
Skills: Academic coaching, Student success support, Time management, Study strategies, Goal setting
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$54k–$62k/yr
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 …
Skills: Office operations, Budget reconciliation, Procurement, Event support, Project management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$100k–$110k/yr
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 …
Skills: Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Research, Teaching, Academic Writing
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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 ar…
Skills: Investigative reporting, Data analysis, Data cleaning, Journalism, Research
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$59k–$68k/yr
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 …
Skills: Project management, Employer engagement, Strategic planning, Relationship building, Event management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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 ar…
Skills: Graphic design, Web production, Data visualization, WordPress, Social media development
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$35/hr–$42/hr
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 …
Skills: Electrical maintenance, Troubleshooting, Preventive maintenance, National Electrical Code compliance, Power distribution
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$100k–$111k/yr
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 …
Skills: Synthetic biology, Genome engineering, Computational biology, Bioinformatics, Systems biology
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$59k–$73k/yr
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 …
Skills: Marketing strategy, Social media management, Website management, CRM systems, Handshake
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$18/hr
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 ar…
Skills: Customer Service, Administrative Support, Data Entry, Event Planning, Public Speaking
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • On-site
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The assistant will support faculty by preparing course materials, grading assessments, and providing student guidance. Additionally, they will collaborate on research projects by conducting literature reviews and assisting with data collection and analysis.
Candidates must be currently enrolled American University students in good academic standing with a strong GPA. They should possess excellent communication skills and familiarity with research methodologies and data analysis.
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.
Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.
The ideal undergraduate candidate should have a strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for education and research.
1.) 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.
2.) Grading
Evaluate and grade assignments, exams, and other assessments.
Provide constructive feedback to students to enhance their understanding and performance.
Maintain accurate records of student grades and attendance.
3.) 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.
4.) Administrative Tasks
Assist in organizing and coordinating academic events, seminars, or workshops.
Part-time.
5 hours per week.
$18.40 per hour.
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.
Previous research experience is an asset.
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.
American University is an E-Verify employer.
Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
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