Ecampus Research Unit Assistant

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

11d • Remote

About The Position

The Ecampus Research Unit at OSU is seeking a part-time undergraduate student to join our social science research team. This role involves conducting original social science research on online education remotely, fostering collaborations, and creating evidence-based resources. The student will gain experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, report writing, and dissemination of research findings. This position offers mentorship and the opportunity to build professional relationships. Students may also register for academic credit (PSY 401 – Research).

Requirements

• Academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard (6 credit hours per term for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students)
• Completed a minimum of 36 Ecampus credits
• 3rd year/junior level status or higher
• Completed a Research Methods/Statistics Course at OSU
• Full Employment Eligibility Requirements

Nice To Haves

• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Good academic standing
• Degree-seeking Ecampus (distance) student
• Full-time Ecampus student

Responsibilities

• Learning how to code qualitative data
• Serving as a second coder of qualitative data
• Reviewing research studies for quality
• Quantitative data analysis
• Creating data tables and visual displays
• Developing content for reports and presentations
• Writing projects: Annotated bibliography, Literature summaries, Scholarly writing
• Submit a weekly schedule of work hours at the beginning of each term
• Check in (via Teams) with the Director or Associate Director at the beginning and end of each set of work hours
• Attend at least one synchronous meeting per week with the Director or Associate Director of the Research Unit
• Store all Research Unit work in designated university box folders
• Transferable Skill Development in Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism, Career & Self Development

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain experience in social science research on online education remotely
• Mentorship from the Research Unit
• Opportunity to build professional relationships
• Applied experience tied to academic program
• Involvement in data analysis and dissemination of research findings
• Potential to register for academic credit (PSY 401 – Research)
• Development of vital career-readiness skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree