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Department:
School of Public Affairs
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The Graduate Research Assistant will support SPA Dean Jacknowitz
and operations by conducting targeted research and identifying data
that can inform departmental planning and benchmarking. The student
will work approximately 5 - 7 hours per week and compile research
findings into organized Excel and/or Word documents.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct research on peer institutions and academic
programs.
- Research and compile comparative information for selected peer
institutions.
- Research how other public policy schools structure and related
student services.
Identify, collect, and organize data and institutional
information relevant to SPA operations.
Compile research findings into clear, organized Excel
spreadsheets and/or Word documents.
Perform other related research assignments as directed by the
supervisor.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 5 - 7 hours per week.
Salary Range:
Required Education and Experience:
- Must be currently enrolled as a graduate student at American
University.
- Strong research and information-gathering skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple
sources.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage assignments within a
limited weekly schedule.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- No prior professional work experience required.
- Experience conducting academic, institutional, or comparative
research is preferred.
- All AU students are eligible to apply for this position, with a
preference for those students with a Federal Work Study
award.
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.
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