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Research Assistant (Student)
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Summary

Location

Washington

Type

part-time

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About this role

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

 

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Department:

School of Education

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The RA will provide research support and conduct administrative responsibilities related to Professor Jacobson’s research on community schools. They will conduct literature reviews; collect and/or analyze data; write articles and conference proposals; provide administrative support for research activities; and attend research project meetings. The RA sill support the professor in writing of books and articles. Support data collection and news collection on community schools and other school-community partnerships, including interviews.

Essential Functions:

  • Conduct literature reviews.

  • Collect and analyze data.

  • Write articles.

  • Conference proposals.

  • Attend research project meetings.

  • Provide administrative support for research activities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Part-time.

  • 5 expected hours per week.

Salary Range:

  • $17.95 per hour.

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.

  • 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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Other facts

Tech stack
Research Support,Literature Reviews,Data Collection,Data Analysis,Writing,Administrative Support,Conference Proposals,Community Schools

About American University

The American University Library is a dynamic intellectual community hub where students, faculty, and researchers converge to access a vast array of resources and engage in the creation of knowledge.

Team size: 51-200 employees
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Industry: Libraries
Founding Year: 1979

What you'll do

  • The Research Assistant will provide research support and conduct administrative responsibilities related to Professor Jacobson’s research on community schools. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, writing articles and conference proposals, and attending research project meetings.

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As a Research Assistant (Student) at American University, you will: the Research Assistant will provide research support and conduct administrative responsibilities related to Professor Jacobson’s research on community schools. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, writing articles and conference proposals, and attending research project meetings..

Why join American University as a Research Assistant (Student)?

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