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Undergraduate Research/Teaching 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:

Kogod School of Business

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

In the Research/Teaching Assistant position, you will work closely with a professor to contribute to research activities. The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for education and research.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.

  • Assist in organizing and coordinating academic events, seminars, or workshops.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Part-time.

  • 5 expected hours per week.

Salary Range:

  • $17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

  • 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.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Previous research experience is an asset.

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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American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

Other facts

Tech stack
Communication Skills,Research Methodologies,Data Analysis,Literature Review,Interpersonal Skills,Organizational Skills,Time Management,Team Collaboration

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/Teaching Assistant will collaborate with a professor on ongoing research projects and assist in organizing academic events. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews and contributing to research publications.

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