Digital Research and Inquiry Lab Assistant (Student)

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Digital Research & Inquiry Lab

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Summary:

This position will support the operations and growth of the Digital Research and Inquiry Lab in the Library. The Lab supports research on campus that uses digital methods and technologies to achieve research goals. This position contributes to the Lab’s impact by assisting with day-to-day activities, events, and promotion of services and initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Staff the Lab during opening hours.

• Open or close the Lab as needed.

• Assist Lab visitors with technology, furniture, or meeting spaces.

• Provide recommendations to visitors on suitable Lab technology or equipment for their research needs.

• Direct visitors with questions to the appropriate Library unit and/or person for further assistance.

• Assist with the design, planning, and implementation of events for the Lab.

• Support initiatives to promote the Library’s digital research services, tools, and resources to the AU community.

• Contribute to various administrative projects for the Lab as assigned.

• Take part in meetings with community partners as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 10 - 15 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.

• Must be a current AU Student.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Punctuality and dependability.

• Ability to identify visitor needs and recommend effective solutions.

• Ability to learn new information and skills quickly.

• Ability to work independently.

• Interest in digital research methods or technologies.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Customer service experience.

• Experience with digital or multimodal research projects.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026.

• On campus work schedule.

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

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