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Graduate Student Project Assistant Jobs in Fort Washington, MD

University of Maryland

Graduate Assistant

College Park, MD · On-site

$26K - $27K/mo

Summary & Additional Information The Department of Mechanical Engineering Student Services Office seeks to hire a UMD Graduate Assistant to provide administrative support to the undergraduate office ...

Umd

Graduate Assistant

College Park, MD · On-site

$26K - $27K/mo

Summary & Additional Information The Department of Mechanical Engineering Student Services Office seeks to hire a UMD Graduate Assistant to provide administrative support to the undergraduate office ...

Umd

Graduate Assistant

College Park, MD · On-site

$35K/yr

The purpose of CASA is to enhance the academic experience for SPH students and to assist them in ... Higher education research projects to assist staff with support current projects as needed

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How much do graduate student project assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate student project assistant in Fort Washington, MD is $17.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.10 and $19.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Graduate Student Project Assistant vs Research Intern?

AspectGraduate Student Project AssistantResearch Intern
Required CredentialsEnrolled graduate student, relevant courseworkUndergraduate or graduate student, relevant field of study
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research settings, university labsResearch labs, academic institutions, industry research centers
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research projects, academic departmentsResearch organizations, industry R&D, academic institutions
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic research rolesOften compared for internship opportunities in research

The Graduate Student Project Assistant typically works within academic or research settings, assisting with projects related to their field of study while enrolled in a graduate program. A Research Intern usually is an undergraduate or graduate student gaining research experience, often in industry or academic labs. Both roles involve research tasks, but the assistant position is more integrated into ongoing projects within a university, whereas the intern role may be more exploratory or temporary.

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Student Project Assistant II _Non-FWS

GW Student Employment Center for Career Services

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$19.65/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Fill out your application carefully and completely, including attaching the correct documents as requested. You will NOT be able to withdraw and reapply if you make a mistake.
Positions may close unexpectedly if they reach a high number of applicants. It is in your best interest to apply promptly to any positions that interest you.
If this position title includes the label On-Campus FWS or Off-Campus FWS, it is for students with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current school year ONLY. Applicants to these positions will be required to verify this by attaching their FWS Program Student Statement as a required document. Do not apply unless you meet this criterion.
Position Title
Student Project Assistant II _Non-FWS
Level of Support
Student Support II
Position Type
Non-FWS
Number of Openings
1
Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)
Wage Per Hour
$19.65
Division/School
Deputy Provost
Department Name
100151 SUSTAINABILITY-ADMIN
Department Bio
Position Specific Summary
SWEET engages a cohort of 8 undergraduate and graduate students from DC-area universities in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research experience spanning the spring and summer. Students will work closely with faculty mentors at the Luleå University of Technology (LTU), Sweden's northernmost university, to investigate the challenges and opportunities in Sweden's green energy transition. The SWEET project is looking for a student who will arrange travel and research logistics for the student participants. Specific tasks include:
• Assisting with the dissemination of the recruitment application
• Liaising with non-NSF funded foreign collaborators to determine exact dates of travel
• Facilitating communication between students, PI, and non-NSF funded collaborators in
preparation for departure and during the duration of the trip
• Organizing and booking flights, accommodation, rental cars, and travel insurance
Standard Position Description
The student will assist in the management of special projects. Tasks may include: data collection and maintenance, coordinating meetings, organize project files, preform research, communicate with stakeholders and the project team, report updates and outcomes with project leaders, organizing leadership development programs for students, some general supervision of other student staff. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
Professional Outcomes
Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism
Required Qualifications
Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with project management and sustainability. Familiarity with the SWEET class and program is a plus.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
08/11/2026
Job Close Date
08/18/2026
Campus Location
Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation
Hybrid (mixture of in-person and virtual work)
Hiring Manager Name
Madeline De Quillacq
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
Background Check
The student employee will:
In this position, the student will not perform any functions and/or have access to any financially, safety, or security sensitive items listed above. - Background check not required.

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