Part-Time Research and Policy Assistant

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The National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project (NIWAP) team provides training and technical assistance to lawyers, judges, victim advocates, law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic nurses, state government staff and other professionals on legal rights and services available to immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child/elder abuse, stalking, and human trafficking.

Essential Functions:

• Research Policy and Writing and Updating Materials:  Providing essential support needed for NIWAP to successfully complete its grant deliverables conducting legal research and writing which includes drafting original publications, updating prior publications to reflect changes in law, regulations, policies and best practices that are required under NIWAP’s federal, state and foundation funded grants.  The part time hourly Research and Policy Assistant will work on researching new laws, regulations and policies related to the field of public benefits, family, and immigration and drafting written publications, creating infographics, and updating existing resources and online tools in NIWAP’s web library. They will work with NIWAP’s director, assistant director, and fellow to update training materials, resources, publications and other research assignments as needed.    

• Assisting with Technical Assistance and Web Library Support: Providing essential support needed for NIWAP to successfully complete its grant deliverables for technical assistance and training required under NIWAP’s federal, state and foundation funded grants.  The work will include locating and posting government publications in the NIWAP library. This part-time hourly Research and Policy Assistant will also be responsible to using the following programs to support NIWAP’s work including  Airtable, Word Documents, Excel, NIWAP’s web library, and Word press to assist in maintaining, keeping up to date and creating webpages, training materials, tracking and uploading government publications, and expanding the resources accessible to professionals in the field working with immigrant victims through NIWAP’s web library.  

• Other Duties: Assist NIWAP’s Director and NIWAP staff on other grant funded NIWAP projects. Complete other duties as assigned. 

Competencies:

• Acquiring and Analyzing Information​.

• Driving Continuous Improvement​.

• Displaying Creativity.

• Prioritizing and Organizing​.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• Non-Exempt.

• 27.75 hours/week.

• This is an externally funded position. Continuation of the program/position is contingent upon external funding.

Salary Range:

• $17.95/hour

Required Education and Experience:

• ​Juris Doctor or equivalent​.

• ​​1-3 years of relevant experience​.

Preferred Education and Experience:  

• ​​Juris Doctor​.

• ​​4-6 years of relevant experience​.

• Experience with legal research and writing on issues involving immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and/or human trafficking.  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience with legal research and writing publications on topics important for professionals working with immigrant victims including attorneys, victim advocates and judges.

• Experience with WordPress, Airtable, Campaigner, Survey Monkey, Excel, legal research online tools, and other programs. 

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

• 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.

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