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Research Assistant (Student) (FWS)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

 

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:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The CAS Information Technology department is seeking a Research Assistant with an active and current Federal Work Study (FWS) award.

Essential Functions:

  • Assisting the team with organizational duties including but not limited to data, record, email and calendar management.

  • Assisting with updating computer workstations in CAS teaching labs.

  • Troubleshooting computer and software issues for staff and faculty.

  • Maintaining organizational operations in conjunction with the various teams.

  • Interacting with staff and faculty on a regular basis to complete projects.

  • Completing other duties and tasks as they arise.

  • Provide technical support for faculty, resolving issues across various systems, and reducing downtime.

  • Manage user accounts and permissions, ensuring proper access and system functionality while maintaining security standards.

  • Diagnose and repair hardware and software issues, including system updates and configurations, improving overall system performance and user satisfaction.

  • Operating System imaging and cloning.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Student.

  • Federal Work Study.

  • Part-time.

  • 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

  • $17.95 per hour.

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 individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

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