Research Assistant (Student)

American University

Last Updated: 8/31/2026 5:05:24 AM

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Current Days Open
5
Reqs Seen
5
Current Min Salary
$18.40 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$18.40 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
13.6
First Seen
9/19/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$17.95 (Hourly)
2/25/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$19.50 (Hourly)
8/28/2026

Full Job Description

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 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. Department: School of Public Affairs Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Description: Summary: The Research Assistant is a temporary position, potentially renewable if the grant is extended. The main responsibilities for this role, which are not exhaustive, are as follows: The Research Assistant will work directly with Professor Grewal and will be responsible for coding data relevant to the People Power Data Project research. They will also be tasked with article collection and research and will assist in verifying information that is collected. Essential Functions: Responsible for coding data relevant to the People Power Data Project research. Article collection and research. Assist in verifying collected information. Other duties assigned. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Part-time. 5 hours per week. Salary Range: $18.40 per hour. Required Education and Experience: Working towards Bachelors degree. Less than 1 year of relevant experience. Prior Research Experience. Foreign Language Skills. Familiarity with Excel. 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. Contact Us For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu. 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 individuals genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities. 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 world.

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