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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for work study student journalist in Reston, VA is $63,440.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $82,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Work Study Student Journalist vs Campus Newspaper Reporter?

AspectWork Study Student JournalistCampus Newspaper Reporter
CredentialsNone required, often student statusNone required, student or amateur status
Work EnvironmentOn-campus, flexible hours, part-timeOn-campus newsroom or publication office
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, media clubs

Both roles involve reporting and writing for campus media, but Work Study Student Journalists typically work under a work-study program with flexible hours, while Campus Newspaper Reporters are often volunteers or students contributing regularly to the campus newspaper. Both positions provide journalism experience within an academic environment.

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Merit Awards and Career Center Assistant (Student)

Washington, DC • On-site

American University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$19 - $20/hr

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Posted 9 days ago

American University rating

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Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

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26th of 633 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.
This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.
Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.
Department:
Merit Awards Program Support
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The Merit Awards and Career Center Program Assistant provides front-line support for the Office of Merit Awards (OMA) and the AU Career Center. The Office of Merit Awards oversees the mentoring of applicants for nationally competitive, merit-based scholarships (such as the Fulbright Grant and Boren Scholarship) that help fund study abroad, graduate education, and high-level work and research experience.
The Merit Awards Program and Career Center Assistant is responsible for providing front-line service in the form of scheduling appointments for the Office of Merit Awards and the AU Career Center and answering other inquiries from members of the AU community in-person, over the phone, and email. Other duties include promoting scholarship information sessions and workshops, including through OMA's Instagram account, preparing materials and handouts, tracking applicants and maintaining candidates' dossiers, and assisting the office's Associate Director with the Early Identification Program for outstanding sophomores. The program assistant interacts with students, faculty and staff mentors, and national scholarship foundation representatives.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student interested in international education, study abroad, scholarship opportunities, and Career Center services.
Essential Functions:
  • Provide front-line service in the form of scheduling appointments for the Office of Merit Awards and the AU Career Center and answering other inquiries from members of the AU community in-person, over the phone, and email.
  • Promote scholarship information sessions and workshops, including through OMA's Instagram account.
  • Prepare materials and handouts.
  • Track applicants and maintain candidates' dossiers.
  • Assist the office's Associate Director with the Early Identification Program for outstanding sophomores.
  • Other duties assigned.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
  • Part-time.
  • 20 hours per week.
Salary Range:
  • $19.00 - $20.00 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
  • Current AU student.
  • The ideal candidate will be highly organized with strong editing and writing skills.
  • Must be comfortable with social media, particularly Instagram.
  • Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment; experience in a customer-service position required.
  • The candidate should be able to greet students, faculty, and staff in-person, over the phone, and over email, and should be dependable, willing to take initiative and work independently, and have experience using Microsoft programs.
  • Availability for 20 hours a week in a work schedule that coincides with our office hours (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm ET).
Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Preference will be given to candidates who can commit to working more than one semester, and to candidates who have demonstrated knowledge of nationally competitive scholarships.
  • These preferred qualifications would contribute to being successful in this position. Some candidates may feel that they must have all the skills and experience before applying; we remind you that this is not the case. We will consider other relevant qualifications when evaluating your application for this position. We strongly encourage students of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
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.
  • American University is an E-Verify employer.
  • Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual's genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

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