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Department: Washington College of Law
Time Type: Part time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Description: Summary: The Dean's Fellow will conduct legal and empirical research in support of the U.S. and International Anti-Corruption Program, anti-corruption courses offered as part of the 2026 Anti-Corruption Law Summer Certificate Program, and anti-corruption courses offered during the 2026-2027 academic year. The Dean's Fellow will also provide administrative and technical support for the Summer Certificate Program, including updating data pertaining to Program attendees.
Essential Functions: - Conduct legal and empirical research.
- Provide administrative and technical support for the Summer Certificate Program.
- Update data pertaining to Program attendees.
- Other duties assigned.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: - Part-time.
- 10 hours per week.
Salary Range: Required Education and Experience: - Basic legal research skills and data-entry skills (e.g., Excel spreadsheets).
Additional Eligibility Qualifications: - All applicants can send their applications and CVs to Professor Jonathan Rusch at jrusch@american.edu.
Other Details - This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Summer work, Work at office, Local area, 10 hours per week