Student Marketing Research / Teaching Assistant

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

This part-time student position in the College of Business at Oregon State University assists faculty with research tasks and may also support teaching activities, including course administration and grading. The position is expected to involve 5–15 hours of work per week, with the schedule varying according to faculty needs, and is capped at 24 hours per week. It may be renewed beyond the 2026–2027 academic year by mutual agreement. The anticipated start date is November 16, 2026. The pay rate is $16.55 per hour.

The successful candidate will help facilitate a research field study during fall 2026 and winter 2027. Tasks may include recruiting participants; carrying out study tasks in Canvas and Qualtrics; running lab studies; and compiling and cleaning data. There may also be an opportunity to assist with teaching duties in spring 2027, such as grading and administrative work, including data entry and sorting exams. Other projects may be assigned.

Applicants must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a course of study, meet academic standing and applicable minimum enrollment requirements, and successfully complete the required criminal history check. The role supports development of communication, critical thinking, professionalism, and career and self-development skills.

Requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet academic standing requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible.
• Must meet the applicable minimum enrollment standard: high school students must be regularly enrolled or in a homeschooling program; undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students must take 6 credit hours per term; undergraduate international students must take 12 credit hours per term; graduate students admitted to Graduate School must take 5 credit hours per term; and graduate international students admitted to Graduate School must take 9 credit hours per term. Approved reduced course loads for international students must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
• Computer skills, such as MS Office and Canvas.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined position qualified under OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq.
• Must self-report convictions.

Nice To Haves

• Sophomore or junior standing preferred.
• Experience with or understanding of psychology or consumer behavior preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with administering research tasks.
• Help facilitate a research field study in fall 2026 and winter 2027.
• Recruit participants.
• Carry out study tasks in Canvas and Qualtrics.
• Run lab studies.
• Compile and clean data.
• Potentially assist with teaching activities in spring 2027, including grading and course administration.
• Perform administrative tasks such as data entry and sorting exams.
• Complete other projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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