"Undergraduate Committee Assistant (Student) (FWS)"

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Department: College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type: Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: The Undergraduate Committee Assistant will support the administrative and academic functions of the Department of Anthropology Undergraduate Committee, as well as assist faculty with ongoing research activities. This position offers a valuable opportunity for an undergraduate student interested in academic administration, policy, and research within a university setting. This position reports to the Undergraduate Committee Director.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain committee documents, agendas, and correspondence.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, and students regarding committee matters.
• Help coordinate events, workshops, or forums related to undergraduate committee.
• Help design and carry out undergraduate major survey.
• Provide research assistance, conduct literature reviews and summarize academic materials and assist in preparing academic manuscripts, citations, and bibliographies.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-Time.
• Current AU undergraduate student with an active Federal Work Study award.
• The position start date is September 8th, 2025.
• 6 hours per week.
• This position will support the Department of Anthropology Undergraduate Committee.
• The position location is at the Hamilton Building on campus.

Salary Range: $17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be a current American University undergraduate student in good academic standing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Familiarity with academic research processes and tools is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; research software experience is an asset.
• Experience with data collection or academic writing.
• Interest in higher education policy, curriculum development, or academic research.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive materials.
• Active 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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