Graduate Assistant (Student)

American University • Washington, DC

1d • $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

Summary: SPA Professor, Karen O'Connor, seeks a Graduate Assistant to assist with a weekend class; GOVT 485/685: Politics of Reproductive Rights and Eugenics on March 20 and 21 in person and to provide research assistance for 15 - 20 hours a week for the remainder of the semester.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate student.
• Must be available for the remainder of the Spring 2026 semester.
• Available in person for class (March 21 & 22), but all other work can be done remotely.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with LEXIS/NEXIS is helpful.
• Prior experience compiling data.

Responsibilities

• Ability and interest in compiling data and information about women’s rights litigators.
• Availability the week before and after March 21 & 22 weekend class on Politics of Reproductive Rights and Eugenics.
• Be available to assist with class all day on March 21 & 22 from 8:45am to 5:00pm.
• Ability to upload documents to Canvas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern