Student Assistant- Research Ranger

San Francisco Bay University • Fremont, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student to support the Office of Institutional Research on a part-time basis. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to gain exposure to institutional research and data preparation within a university setting. The student assistant will work closely with Institutional Research staff on projects related to surveys, data preparation, data collection, and reporting that support planning and continuous improvement efforts across the university. This position is well suited for a student interested in higher education, data, research, and analytics. This is a non-exempt, part-time, onsite position for Spring 2027. This position is for 100 hours total. Once 100 hours are reached, the position/role ends.

Requirements

• Must be a current San Francisco Bay University student (NOT eligible if graduating in May 2027 or Summer 2027).
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and dependability.
• Communicates promptly and professionally via email, Google Chat (or Slack).
• Willingness to try new things.
• Basic familiarity with Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and Canva.
• Interested in working with excel.
• Comfortable asking for support when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Curious and eager to learn, with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Help create descriptive tables in excel (from survey results).
• Support data collection (e.g., visit classrooms to administer surveys) & data entry tasks.
• Help prepare visual aids (e.g., charts, tables, slides) for reports or presentations using software such as Canva and/or Tableau.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed