DAS Lab Student Assist

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is hiring a part-time Disability Services AA (up to 24 hours per week) to support high level technical skills and sound analysis for marine science under the direction of the DAS student.

The role includes assisting with lab materials, helping the student navigate the classroom and lab environments, and supporting course and lab processes as needed. Applicants should be enrolled in a postsecondary program and may be required to commute to Newport on Thursdays.

Qualifications

• 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.
• International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours and still be considered full-time under USCIS rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sound analysis for marine science and help with lab materials and class assignments.
• Assist the student with navigating the classroom and lab environments.
• Ensure the student understands course and lab processes as appropriate and provide navigation support in lab settings.
• Assist a blind student in navigating the classroom and lab spaces.

Skills

Sound analysis

High level skills

Low vision support

Education

Enrolled in a postsecondary program

Job description

Department:

Disability Access Services

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter
• A supplemental document answering the following question:
  • What specific experience do you have with high level technical skills and expertise with SOUND ANALYSIS for MARINE SCIENCE?

For additional information please contact: Pam Hoene at [e-mail]

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

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

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

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill 1 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) AA position for Disability Services at Oregon State University (OSU).

Position Duties

• Assistance with High level technical skills and expertise with SOUND ANALYSIS for MARINE SCIENCE AAs, under the direction of the DAS student, may assist with the manipulation of lab materials and with the completion of in-class assignments.
• AAs may also assist the student with navigating the classroom/lab environment.
• All information about the actual course and lab processes and procedures are the students' responsibility.
• Tasks performed are to assist a blind student in navigating.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Communication, Teamwork, Equity & Inclusion, Career & Self Development

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

*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 Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required

• High level technical skills and expertise with SOUND ANALYSIS for MARINE SCIENCE
• Content Knowledge for FW 507.800 - MARINE SCIENCE (N) (10520)

Ability to commute to Newport on Thursdays - R at 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM in Newport (HMSC)

Session: 9/23/26 - 12/04/26

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq

Preferred

• Prior experience working with individuals who are low vision/Blind or individuals with limited fine motor skills.
• The ability to assist with Research for FW 603.036

Working Conditions/Schedule:

R at 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM in Newport (HMSC) Session: 9/23/26 - 12/04/26
Ability to commute to Newport on Thursdays

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-14