Research Program Assistant - Federal Work Study

Compensation Range:

Position Summary

The Federal Work Study position is a part-time, student worker opportunity with National University.  The student will provide general support and assistance to their selected department and will work on special projects as assigned and in alignment with the student’s stated interests and career goals.

The Federal Work Study Research Program Assistant will support the administrative processes by providing Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology program within JFKSOPSS. This role plays a critical part in providing current university, program, APA, and DOE compliance via data collection and reporting.

Essential Functions:

• Performs routine general duties as assigned, including compiling reports, collecting data, researching current licensing requirements, writing reports, preparing presentations, managing projects, and other related duties.
• Provide administrative support to faculty and staff within the PsyD program, including the PsyD Curriculum Committee, Research and Evaluation Committee, Policy Committee, and Admissions Committee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be a current National University student eligible for work study who has completed a current (2025-2026) FAFSA.
• Working towards or completed Master’s or Doctoral Degree.
• Ability to work up to 15 hours per week with a varied schedule.

​Technical / Functional Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.
• Highly organized with strong attention to details.
• Experienced in multitasking and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in managing time effectively and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
• High level of integrity regarding confidential information.

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.