Graduate Kogod Behavioral Lab Student Support; Student Job Spokane area,Washington USA,Research/Development

Position: Graduate Kogod Behavioral Lab Student Support (Student)

Work Where You Learn:
Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. 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.

Department:

Kogod School of Business

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Kogod Behavioral Lab Student acts as a Manager and supports the day-to-day operations and research activities of the behavioral lab. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive student with a strong interest in behavioral research, lab management, and academic collaboration. The Student Manager plays a key role in ensuring studies run smoothly, participants are coordinated effectively, and research projects are executed with precision.

Essential Functions:

1.) Lab Operations & Management

Oversee daily lab operations, including scheduling studies and managing lab resources.
Coordinate participant recruitment, communication, and tracking.
Maintain lab systems, databases, and research tools.
Ensure compliance with research protocols and ethical standards.

2.) Research Support

Assist with ongoing behavioral studies.
Conduct literature reviews and support study design and implementation.
Help collect, organize, and analyze research data.
Contribute to the preparation of research reports, presentations, and publications.

3.) Administrative & Event Coordination

Organize and support academic events, workshops, and lab meetings.
Assist with documentation, reporting, and general administrative tasks.
Serve as a point of contact between students, faculty, and external participants.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Part-time.
10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

$20.00 - $23.50 per hour.

Required

Education and Experience:

Graduate or PhD level Student.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and professionally.
Familiarity with research methods, data collection, and basic analysis.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Professional and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

Previous research or lab experience preferred.

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 https%3A% employer.
Visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

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.