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Arizona State University

Student Writing Assistant

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Student Writing Assistant The Student Writing Assistant supports the Writing Services team through research, content organization, editorial support and proposal production assistance. This role ...

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Student Writing Assistant

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Student Writing Assistant The Student Writing Assistant supports the Writing Services team through research, content organization, editorial support and proposal production assistance. This role ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$14/hr

Responsibilities include researching and writing feature stories and news releases on school people, programs, alumni, and accomplishments, as well as crafting social media posts to promote those ...

Vanderbilt University

Research Assistant

Nashville, TN · On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

The Research Assistant will support research, writing, and editing for the Institute. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing skills, strong research capabilities, and time management ...

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What is the difference between Research Writing Assistant vs Research Analyst?

AspectResearch Writing AssistantResearch Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, strong writing skillsUsually requires a bachelor's or master's degree in research, data analysis, or related fields
Work EnvironmentAcademic, research institutions, or content creation settingsCorporate, market research firms, or policy organizations
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research centers, publishingBusiness, finance, government, consulting
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for research and writing tasks, academic supportFocuses on data analysis, reporting, and strategic insights

The main difference is that a Research Writing Assistant primarily supports research through writing, editing, and documentation, often in academic or content-focused environments. In contrast, a Research Analyst emphasizes analyzing data, interpreting results, and providing strategic insights, typically in business or policy contexts.

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Research & Writing Assistant

Naperville, IL

North Central College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$19.25 - $26.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Position Information
Federal Work Study Eligible? Yes Posting Number ST001039 Position Title Research & Writing Assistant Department HISTORY Division College of Arts & Sciences Supervisor Shereen Ilahi Supervisor Title Associate Professor of History; Coordinator of the Senior Description of Job Duties
Shereen Ilahi's team on "Queer life at NCC". This research focuses on queer life on campus, including students, staff, and faculty, beginning with campus responses to the 1970s gay rights movement and the AIDS crisis. From there, we will trace the establishment of various student and staff/faculty organizations such as the Gay and Lesbian Society (GLS) in 1994 - soon renamed as Impact - and the first National Coming Out Day celebration on campus in 1997, ending with the establishment of Cardinal Safe Zone and Outreach. We will use archival sources as well as conduct oral history interviews with faculty (including emeriti), students, staff, and alumni.
Requires 40-student hours of research, writing, and/or oral history assistance over summer 2025.
Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? No Job Qualifications
Must be enrolled as a student at North Central College
Will this position be working with minors? No Approximate number of work hours per week 5 - 40, per supervisor
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EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Open Date 06/09/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No

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