COS Learning Asst Level 2 (2026-2027)

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University seeks a College of Science Learning Assistant to support students in group learning settings with LA Faculty present. The role includes direct student interaction, preparation for facilitation, and participation in LA program events.

Must be enrolled as a student (high school, community college, or university) and meet the minimum enrollment requirements. Applications open during fall, winter, and spring terms.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Successful completion of disciplinary courses (e.g., PH 201, BI 221) or equivalent by start date.
• Successful completion of Learning Assistant Pedagogy Course or equivalent by start date.
• To become a College of Science Learning Assistant, apply and be accepted through the OSU Learning Assistant Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in group learning settings with LA Faculty present (classrooms, help sessions, office hours, online).
• Prepare for facilitation by meeting with course faculty, reviewing course materials, and training (one-time orientation).
• Provide additional duties such as mentoring Level 1 LAs, facilitating LA interviews, or LA Program events as needed.

Skills

Group learning support

Student mentoring

Facilitation

Faculty collaboration

Education

Enrollment as a current student

Coursework completed in relevant discipline

Learning Assistant Pedagogy Course completed or in progress

Eligibility for student employment in the U.S.

Job description

Department:

College of Science

Job Description:

• 60-75% - Working with students in group learning settings with LA Faculty present (ie: classrooms, help sessions, office hours, online)
• 15% - Preparing for facilitation by meeting with course faculty, reviewing/completing course materials, training for being an LA (one time orientation)
• 10-20% - Other duties (ie: independent office hours or review sessions, mentoring Level1 LAs, facilitating LA interviews or LA Program events such as LA orientation, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-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 for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
• *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services ( OIS ), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of disciplinary courses (ie: PH 201, BI 221) or equivalent by start date.
• Successful completion of Learning Assistant Pedagogy Course or equivalent by start date
• Prior COS Level 1 experience or equivalent
• To become a College of Science Learning Assistant, students must also have applied and been accepted to become a Learning Assistant through the OSU
• LA Application found at https://science.oregonstate.edu/academics/learning-assistant-program.
• Applications become available during week 4 in Fall, Winter and Spring terms.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Must be able to work between 5 - 20 hours per week.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-07-15

Anticipated End Date:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

For additional information please contact: COS LA Program Director at [e-mail]