Graduate Research Assistant (Student)

American University•Washington, DC

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.