Part-Time Research Assistant- Management & Organization

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant in the Management & Organization Department of the Smeal College of Business. Responsibilities include assessing leader personality characteristics, coding data, and handling other duties as requested.

Required is a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred); completion of psychology coursework or degree is preferred. The position runs 10/19/2026–4/30/2027, at 3–5 hours per week, with a starting pay of $25/hour and standard

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred
• Completion of Psychology college course or degree, preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess leader personality characteristics
• Code data
• Other duties as requested

Skills

Assess leader personality characteris

Code data

Education

Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred

Completion of Psychology college course or degree, preferred

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Management & Organization Department of the Smeal College of Business is seeking applicants for part-time job of Research Assistant.

Job duties to include

• Assess leader personality characteristics
• Code data
• Other duties as requested

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies

• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred
• Completion of Psychology college course or degree, preferred

Schedule

• 10/19/2026-4/30/2027
• 3-5 hours/week

Compensation

The starting rate for this job is $25/hour.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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