Federal College Work Study Student: Undergrad Research Assistant

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-study funding

Part-time on-campus

Job summary

East Texas A&M University seeks a Federal College Work Study Student: Undergrad Research Assistant to support faculty within the Department Honors Program in Commerce, Texas. This on‑campus role offers hands‑on experience in scholarly research while accommodating a student schedule.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, data collection and entry, basic analysis, and administrative tasks to keep projects moving.

Qualifications

• Active undergraduate student eligible for work‑study.
• Experience with literature reviews and data collection preferred.
• Ability to organize data and maintain records.
• Communicate findings in team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with literature reviews by identifying, collecting, and summarizing relevant academic sources and research materials.
• Support data collection efforts.
• Perform data entry, cleaning, and preliminary analysis using appropriate software tools.
• Maintain organized records of research data, notes, and documentation.
• Attend regular team meetings and provide progress updates on assigned tasks.
• Assist with administrative duties related to research projects, such as scheduling, correspondence, and file management.

Skills

Literature review

Data collection

Data entry

Data cleaning

Preliminary analysis

Administrative tasks

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Excel

SPSS

R

Word

Job description

Federal College Work Study Student: Undergrad Research Assistant Agency East Texas A&M University Department Honors Program Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job LocationCommerce, Texas

This position offers valuable hands-on experiential learning in academic research and an opportunity to contribute to meaningful scholarly work.

• Assist with literature reviews by identifying, collecting, and summarizing relevant academic sources and research materials
• Support data collection efforts
• Perform data entry, cleaning, and preliminary analysis using appropriate software tools
• Maintain organized records of research data, notes, and documentation
• Attend regular team meetings and provide progress updates on assigned tasks
• Assist with administrative duties related to research projects, such as scheduling, correspondence, and file management

This position is hired through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Collaboration in partnership with various academic departments. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Welcome to East Texas A&M University, where We Transform Lives. That transformation can begin right here with student employment. Whether you are an undergraduate student worker, a work‑study student, or a graduate assistant, on‑campus employment offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience, build professional skills, and earn income while pursuing your education. As a proud Lion, your success is our mission. Student worker positions are part‑time roles available throughout the university in a variety of departments and offices. These roles help students gain hands‑on experience in a professional setting.

• May work up to 19 hours per week while classes are in session
• May work full‑time during breaks and summer if enrolled for the upcoming fall
• Must not work during scheduled class times
• Open to all actively enrolled students regardless of financial aid status
• Students do not need to be enrolled during summer if they plan to return in the fall
• Work‑study positions are need‑based jobs funded through federal or state financial aid programs and allow students to earn money to help pay for educational expenses.
• Must be awarded federal or state work‑study through Financial Aid
• May work up to 19 hours per week during the semester
• May work full‑time during breaks and summer if returning in the fall
• Must not work during scheduled class times
• Positions are limited to the amount awarded and must follow program guidelines

Graduate assistantships offer opportunities to teach, conduct research, or assist in academic departments while continuing your graduate education.

• To qualify, students must: Be fully admitted to a graduate program (not provisional or non‑degree)
• Be in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Be enrolled in courses each term of the assistantship
• Meet specific credit hour and subject requirements for teaching or lab roles
• Non‑native English speakers must demonstrate language proficiency
• Research assistants must complete Responsible Conduct in Research training
• Work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the appointment
• May have teaching or research assignments, or provide administrative support