Student Assistant – CAS Undergraduate Research
Position Summary
Trinity Washington University is seeking a motivated and organized student to support the development and administration of undergraduate research initiatives on campus. This position will provide an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in research administration, website management, data organization, program guidelines and resource development, and student engagement.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, comfortable learning new technology, and interested in helping expand and improve undergraduate research opportunities for students across campus.
Primary Responsibilities
The student employee may assist with:
- Website Development and Management
- Help build, update, and maintain the undergraduate research website.
- Organize and update information about research programs, opportunities, deadlines, events, and resources.
- Identify ways to make the website more accessible, useful, and engaging for students and faculty.
- Policies and Procedures
- Assist with documenting and organizing policies and procedures related to undergraduate research.
- Help create guides, forms, templates, FAQs, and other administrative resources.
- Research practices at other institutions and help identify approaches that may be useful on campus.
- Data Collection and Management
- Collect, organize, and maintain information related to undergraduate research activities on campus.
- Assist with tracking student participation, research opportunities, programs, events, and other relevant data.
- Help develop spreadsheets, databases, reports, and other tools for organizing and analyzing information.
- Maintain accurate and organized records while following university requirements for handling information.
- Identifying Research Opportunities
- Help locate and compile undergraduate research opportunities available to students.
- Research opportunities offered by departments, faculty, centers, institutes, and external organizations.
- Assist with developing and maintaining a centralized database or resource of opportunities.
- Administrative Support
- Assist with scheduling, communications, event preparation, and other program activities.
- Help prepare presentations, reports, newsletters, announcements, and promotional materials.
- Support outreach to students, faculty, and campus partners.
- Perform other administrative duties related to undergraduate research as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Trinity Washington University.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
Preferred:
- Interest in undergraduate research, higher education, or academic administration.
- Experience with website content management or basic web design.
- Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, or data collection.
- Experience creating documents, forms, or digital resources.
- Familiarity with social media, graphic design, or digital communications.
- Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn new tools and systems.
What the Student Will Gain
This position will provide an opportunity to develop practical skills in:
- Research administration and program coordination
- Website and digital content management
- Data collection, organization, and reporting
- Policy and procedure development
- Project management
- Professional communication
- Higher education administration
- Supporting student research and engagement
TO APPLY, email your résumé/CV and a one-page motivation letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how your experiences and interests align with the profile we are seeking to studentjobs@trinitydc.edu noting “Undergraduate Researcher Student Worker” on the subject line. Also, include the hours that you will be available to work in addition to your selected major.
Trinity Washington University is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
