WCL Dean's Fellow The U.S. and International Anti-Corruption Program (Student)

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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:

• $19.50 per hour.

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.

• 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.

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